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How to beat
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â&#x20AC;˘ Sunraysia Table Grape
Growers Association
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Mildura to talk to growers
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here was a Scottish painter
named Smokey MacGregor
who was very interested in making a penny where and when
he could, so he often thinned
down his paint to make it go a
wee bit further.
As it happened, he got away
with this for some time, but
eventually the Baptist Church
decided to do a big restoration
job on the outside of one of
their biggest buildings.
Smokey put in a bid, and,
because his price was so low, he
got the job.
So he set about erecting the
scaffolding and setting up the
planks, and buying the paint
and, yes, I am sorry to say, thinning it down with water...
Well, Smokey was up on
the scaffolding, painting away,
the job nearly completed,
when suddenly there was a
horrendous clap of thunder,
the sky opened, and the rain
poured down, washing the
thinned paint from the church
and knocking Smokey clear off
the scaffold to land on the lawn
among the gravestones, surrounded by telltale puddles of
the thinned and useless paint.
Smokey was no fool. He
knew this was a judgment from
the Almighty,
He got down on his knees
and cried: “Oh, God, Oh God,
forgive me; what should I do?”
And from the thunder, a
mighty voice spoke...
“Repaint! Repaint! And
thin no more!”

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despair – from Sister Barbara,”
on a piece of paper, wrapped
the $100 bill in it, got the man’s
attention and tossed it out the
window to him.
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and with a puzzled expression
and a tip of his hat, went off
down the street.
The next day, Sister Barbara
was told that a man was at her
door, insisting on seeing her.
She went down, and found the
stranger waiting.
Without a word, he handed
her a huge wad of $100 bills.
“What’s this?” she asked.
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coming Sister,” he replied.
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By BEN PISCIONERI
UP until this week it was farmers who were
bearing the brunt of what is now the wettest Mildura year on record, with almost
600mm of rain since January.
But from early this week it hit the wider
community with dozens of homes threatened by flood waters, roads underwater and
a need to remove the Mildura Weir to allow
floods further upstream to pass through.
More than 39mm of rain fell overnight
on Tuesday, a follow up to the 52mm
on Sunday. By the end of Wednesday it
brought the district’s total for the year to
598.2mm, smashing the previous record of
536.4mm set in 1973.
It even drowned the 556.3mm recorded
at the Mildura weather station’s previous
base at the Mildura Post Office, which was
set in 1894.
It resulted in more than 30 calls for help
to Mildura’s State Emergency Service (SES)
headquarters between 10pm Monday and
2am Tuesday, with the majority for flooding in and around houses.
The calls continued from about 4am
Wednesday as the mop-up continued from
the night’s deluge.
Several roads, including 14th Street,
near Ginquam Avenue, were blocked to
traffic as Lower Murray Water and Mildura
Rural City Council (MRCC) staff worked
to not only clear the roadway of water, but
help pump water from nearby properties.
SES staff said in many cases nearby
drainage systems were either unable to
keep up with the amount of water or simply not adequate, particularly around the
Red Cliffs side of Irymple, near 14th and
15th Streets.
Meanwhile, closer to the Mildura city
centre, the intersection of Seventh Street
and Etiwanda Avenue was among flood
trouble spots.
Further from the city centre, many fruit
properties were under water.
There were even reports of some properties being flooded so badly that strainer
posts were barely visible in the worst-hit
areas.
It prompted a statement from Lower

Murray Water on Wednesday afternoon,
claiming its drainage systems weren’t designed for the rains that have hit Sunraysia
this week.
“Today (Wednesday) we received many,
many calls about the LMW irrigation drainage system,” LMWs general manager Customer Services, Owen Russell, said in a
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was never designed to cater for surface water from storms or sustained heavy rainfall
events.
“This is just not why it was installed. It
was put in to drain away irrigation below
the rootzone of crops.
“We understand that many customers
have water on their properties from the
storm event and are seeking assistance in
draining it away.
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and Red Cliffs among other areas.
This week’s rains could spell disaster
for some winegrape growers, as there has
now been so much water it could take up
to two weeks for some properties to dry out
enough for farmers to get out and spray for
Downy Mildew.
“Some vineyards are literally lakes,”
Murray Valley Winegrowers chief executive
Mark McKenzie said on Wednesday.

Shock MDBA departure
By BEN PISCIONERI
THE shock resignation of Murray
Darling Basin Authority chairman
Michael Taylor this week has sparked
calls for a total re-think of the MDBA
plan.
Mr Taylor announced his resignation on Tuesday and said he believed the MDBA was not equipped
to deliver a “sustainable plan for the
Basin.”
“While the Authority has an important part to play, it is neither empowered nor equipped to undertake
the entire complex task,” he said this
week.
He also questioned whether the
charter set out by the Federal Government, which has previously been
criticised for being biased towards
environmental groups, was achievable.
“The Guide was developed with
full regard to the requirements of the
Water Act, and in close consultation
with the Australian Government Solicitor,” Mr Taylor said in relation to
the MDBA guide plan released earlier this year.
“However, the Authority has
sought, and obtained, further confirmation that it cannot compromise
the minimum level of water required
to restore the system’s environment
on social or economic grounds.”
Prime Minister Julia Gillard said
this week she didn’t agree with Mr
Taylor’s assessment.
Sunraysia Irrigators Council
chairman Danny Lee said now was
the perfect opportunity to abandon
what has been shown to be a failed
plan.
“He (Michael Taylor) knew he
was in a no-win situation,” Mr Lee
said in response to Mr Taylor’s resignation.

• Outgoing MDBA chairman
Michael Taylor.
“He was never going to be able
to sell the Government’s message,
and I think even the Government
underestimated the rebellion the
plan would cause.”
Mr Lee said the current plan and
resulting furor in irrigation communities was a result of the Government
“listening to mindless bureaucrats
and pandering to the Greens.”
He said there was a much simpler, more effective approach right
in front of the Government.
“There’s a very simple way for
both the environment and irrigation
communities to get all the water
they want,” Mr Lee said.
“Engineering solutions can get
all the environmental water they
need, and they won’t need to take
any water from productive horticulture.
“There are already proven engineering solutions out there, it’s just
a matter of having the political will
to go down that path.
“We need to replace the bureaucrats with water experts and engi-

• BAN THE PLAN: Sunraysia Irrigators Council chairman Danny Lee says
the key to the Murray Darling Basin’s future lies in engineering solutions.
neers and form an authority advisory group, whose job it will be for
the next five years to explore every
engineering option to create water
savings.”
Mr Lee pointed to numerous examples of where water savings could
be made.
“Stormwater harvesting for example,” he said.
“Adelaide has just had its wettest
day ever and 99 percent of the rain

that fell ended up in the sea.
“The solutions are there. I was
listening to some figures on radio
this week, where they were saying
more rain has fallen in New South
Wales than the entire irrigation water use in the Murray Darling Basin
over the past 15 years, and that’s before this week’s rains.
“There are so many opportunities out there.
“Just take a look at our TV news

screens this week. There’s been
enough water running to waste following all this rain to keep the Murray Darling Basin running forever, if
they’d just had the infrastructure in
place to get even a percentage of this
rain.”
Mr Lee used comments by two
former Victorian Water Ministers to
illustrate his point.
“I can remember (John)
Thwaites and (Tim) Holding saying, ‘there’s no water to put in the
dams, that’s never going to be an
option’,” he said.
“Well, if we’d have built those
dams, we’d have enough water now
to guarantee the future of the Basin
for 20 years without a drop of rain
falling.
“But we haven’t done it and
now we have to play catch up.
“We’ve already lost this massive, massive flood event, and now
they’re going to have to hope that
it’s going to happen again.
“We’ve got to keep these bureaucrats away from it.”
While he holds out hope common sense will prevail, Mr Lee
remains skeptical there will be a
change of direction on the part of
the government.
“The trouble they’ve got is,
they’ll lose face if they do that.
They’re still too busy pandering to
the Greens.
“It was the government who
issued all the water entitlements
- farmers did nothing illegal, they
just did what the government of
the day said to do.
“Now, by saying the system is
over-allocated, the government
has admitted they’ve given out too
many entitlements, that’s a government mistake, and now they’re
saying they’re going to fix.”

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Demolition a work of art

MILDURA Arts Centre theatre is
now a mere shadow of the building it was as demolition works
continue as part of the $8.7 million redevelopment project.
Most of the building’s iconic
fly tower has been demolished
and the majority of the interior
is now exposed.
The foyer area has almost
been totally pulled down and
much of the exterior brickwork
on the west side of the building
removed.
Most of the demolition
works are expected to be completed before Christmas.

While the Mildura Arts Centre gallery is closed during demolition works, the arts still
have a presence in Mildura with
the recent opening of Mildura
Arts Centre Project Space in
Mildura’s Central Business District.
It is located at 39 Langtree
Avenue and is currently showing
the annual secondary schools
arts exhibition, Picked ‘10.
Mildura Arts Centre Project Space is open 10am to 4pm
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am
to 8pm Saturdays and 10am to
2pm Sundays.

Police in ‘high-risk’ Rain won’t stop locusts
Red Cliffs arrests
SPECIAL Operations Group police have
assisted Mildura and Red Cliffs police in
the arrest of two suspects wanted for questioning over a spate of armed robberies in
the Elizabeth Vale region of Adelaide.
Inspector Simon Clemence of Mildura
police said Mildura Detectives, acting on
information from South Australia Police,
had conducted surveillance of a premises
in Fitzroy Avenue, Red Cliffs.
They identified a 21-year-old male
suspect and his 20-year-old female companion, who were wanted for questioning over three armed robberies and an

attempted armed robbery on post offices
and a Blockbuster Video store in early November.
At 2.15pm yesterday, Mildura detectives, members of the Special Operations
Group and police from Mildura and Red
Cliffs cordoned off the Fitzroy St area and
executed what Inspector Clemence termed
“a high risk arrest” of the suspect and his
girlfriend.
A sawn-off rifle was recovered from the
Red Cliffs premises.
The two suspects will appear before
Mildura Magistrate’s Court today.

DESPITE this month’s
record-breaking
rains,
there has been no impact
on locust numbers according to the Victorian
Department of Primary Industries.
The DPI says wet weather has only slowed Australian Locust Plague activity,
but expects increased locust activity over coming
days with the advent of
warmer, drier weather.
While the district still
waits for hoppers to arrive
in plague numbers, the

DPI is already planning
for what could be another
wave next year.
“Landholders should
report egg-laying to DPI so
that we can monitor activity and inform landholders
of the best time to act in
their region,” State locust
director, Robert Walker,
said yesterday.
The Australian Plague
Locust Commission said
this week current egg beds
could hatch in the next 10
to 15 days, leading to second generation hoppers.

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Heavens above!

Sunraysia’s big wet...

• From Page 3.
“It’s going to take some
time for some growers to get
onto their properties and
the difficulty now is, even if
they could afford and source
sprays, if they already have
primary and secondary stages
of Downy, it could be the end,
depending on what they’ve
done before the rain.
“We’re also hearing of
some powdery Mildew, which
is very early, normally we see
that later in the year.
“This morning (Wednesday) I also had a report from
Robinvale of Botrytis.”
The SES’s northwest incident control centre said on
Wednesday afternoon they
were not aware of any evacuations in Mildura caused by
the rain.
Grain growers have had
to watch crops either rot or
degrade, left powerless to get
onto their properties in the
middle of what was supposed
to be the best harvest in decades.
There have also been
countless stories over the past
week of grape and grain growers having to call for cranes to
lift bogged vehicles out of the
mud, as some attempted to
beat the wet weather.
Sunraysia now appears to
have several days reprieve from
the rain with mainly sunny
and dry conditions forecast
over the next few days.
However, the district’s
rainy December might not
be over just yet, as the Bureau
of Meteorology is predicting
possible showers again on
Wednesday next week.

• STORM FRONT: TOP There were ominous warning
signs of the deluge that
would follow on Tuesday
night. The storm front
approaches from the south
behind the Mildura Airport.
LEFT - Dennis Berry, left,
and son, Craig, battle flood
waters on Wednesday
morning as Craig’s daughter,
Tayla looks on from dad’s
shoulders. ABOVE - It was
difficult for some drivers to
avoid water on some roads
early Wednesday morning.
LEFT - This was a common
sight for most of Wednesday
as drainage systems failed to
cope with the mass of water
that fell across the district
overnight Tuesday and into
Wednesday. Some areas
recorded up to 50mm of rain
overnight Tuesday and during
Wednesday.

• SWAMPED: ABOVE - Grape growers were forced to watch helplessly as
their properties were covered in water, preventing them from spraying against
potentially catastrophic disease for weeks. LEFT - Many property owners came to
grief trying desperately to get onto their properties earlier in the week before the
predicted heavy rain (Photo: TOM KLEIN). BOTTOM - Wednesday’s torrential rain
was the last the Bureau of Meteorology predicts will fall until the middle of next
week, when showers are forecast.

Street offences are on the rise in the lead-up to Christmas, and Mildura police have warned
potential offenders they had better be on their best behaviour. All patrolling police have been
instructed to get out the infringement book in a case of...

No more Mr Nice Cop!
MILDURA police will adopt
a zero tolerance policy on
street offences in the lead-up
to, and during, the Christmas holiday period.
They have also stepped
up the campaign on drinkdrivers, with latest figures
in the Sunraysia region described as “appalling.”
And police will also be
working with council parking officers and Neighborhood Watch volunteers in a
‘Lock it or lose it’ campaign
aimed at people who leave
their vehicles unlocked.
Police say they are astounded at the attitude of
some car owners, including
the driver issued a penalty
notice after telling police it
was his right to leave his car
unlocked.
Inspector Simon Clemence of Mildura Police said
thefts of cars and theft of
valuables from motor cars
was a rising crime problem in Mildura. He said
too many cars were left unlocked, and many others
were broken into because
valuables were left in plain
view. Most crimes happen
in private streets and driveways.

The ‘Lock it or lose it’
initiative will involve car
park and street park audits
in random or targeted areas. Neighbourhood Watch
volunteers and council bylaws officers will identify
cars that are left unlocked,
or which have valuables
in plain sight, and pass on
the registration number to
police, who will contact the
owner and issue a warning.
Insp. Clemence said the
program is designed to help
Police tackle the rising crime
rate in relation to both theft
of and theft from motor vehicles.
“A similar program at
Shepparton lowered
the
number of detected offences
in this area by 40 percent,
and it is hoped that we can
achieve a similar result in
Mildura,” he said.
Apart from crime hot
spots, other areas such as
the CBD and shopping centre car parks will also be
targeted in an attempt to reduce the number of cars being stolen or broken into.
Neighbourhood Watch
is also looking at the possibility of signage in car park
areas and at entry points of
shopping centres to remind

CRIME BEAT
drivers to lock their car and
to remove or hide valuables.
Insp. Clemence said that
although it is only early,
these strategies appeared to
be having some impact on
the crime rate. “It is now
more important than ever
that we continue to develop
and expand the program to
obtain maximum coverage
for maximum results,” he
said.
Neighbourhood Watch
coordinator Helen Worcester has reminded residents
that with warmer weather
almost upon us, the chances of leaving a car window
down increases greatly. “It
is important that the community remain vigilant and
take responsibility for their
property,” she said. “The
few seconds it takes to close
a window, hide valuables

from view and lock a car
door could save the owner
hundreds, if not thousands
of dollars.”
Meanwhile, Mildura detectives are urging the public to record the serial and
model numbers of household items. They say it is
also good practice to take
photos of major electrical
items and other valuables,
in particular jewellery. Taking these precautions will
assist police in identifying
stolen property. They say
people who receive, or are
given, valuable items such
as TV’s and Play Stations for
Christmas should note the
serial numbers for future
reference.

Check your phone
Police are also asking
the public to open the back
of their mobile phones and

note down the IME number.
Then, if the phone is lost or
stolen, police can track the
phone if it is being used.
A general duties uniformed policeman on patrol
in Mildura said that during
recent patrols, he had came
across far too many unsecured vehicles, and houses
left open. He said he even
issued a penalty notice to
one person to get the point
across after the owner argued that it was his right to
leave his car unlocked.
The policeman reported many cases of vehicles
parked on the sides of the
road with windows down. “I
speak to them and give them
advice regarding the potential for crime and they say ‘I
don’t care, let them steal my
car. I’m insured!’ Or ‘Who’s
going to steal from me? No
one would do that!’
“These people are just
victims in waiting, and I really don’t enjoy the extra paper work. It’s like they just
don’t believe it will actually
happen to them,” he said.
Police said that with
Christmas approaching, and
purse strings tight, crimes
involving property will be
on the rise, but they are hop-

ing that if people heed the
warnings, the rise will be a
small one.
People were also warned
about leaving house doors
and windows unlocked, as
there are several active local
burglars who take advantage
of this. They say the message
is a simple one - take care to
secure property, car, home,
shed and valuables. A minute or two of work may save
hours of heartache later and
will free up more police to
conduct more proactive patrols to prevent crime.

Mildura Party Safe
Police have reminded
readers that they can register
parties at the police station.
This will make police aware
of the parties and who is
running them. Mobile patrols will take a list of parties
registered with ‘Party Safe,’
and as time allows, police
will do drive-bys to ensure
the safety of all concerned.
Party Safe registration forms
are available at www.norwestsafety.org.
• Continued Page 57

Locusts can obstruct your
vision when driving.
Be prepared.
Locust swarms can be a driving hazard. Swarms
can be very dense, and can make it difficult
to see the road and oncoming traffic. There
are several precautions you can take. You can
add insect cleaning agent to your windscreen
washer system. This is available from larger

DPI0092_MW

supermarkets and motor vehicle speciality stores.
When travelling in regional Victoria it may be
worth attaching an insect screen to the external
radiator air-inlet for extra protection. You should
also carry spare water for the windscreen washer
system, as well as extra cleaning agent and clean

dry cloths. Locusts may also swarm at night
so it is important to keep your headlights clean.
If locusts obstruct your vision, slow down and
pull over safely to the side of the road until the
swarm has passed. To report swarm activity call
the DPI Locust Hotline on 1300 135 559.

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Over and
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SHE arrived as a passenger on a
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having waited in vain for his guest
until 11.30pm, had gone to bed,
thinking she wasn’t coming.
The visitor, a hearing-impaired
woman from Wollongong, was in a
panic about what to do, but that’s
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His assistance, and that of Mildura Taxis base radio operator Sandra Foster, led to the visitor, Veronica
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there, and she wants to let as many
people as possible know that some
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Veronica, 53, told how she ar-

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The father of four, who has been
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They couldn’t rouse anyone, and
there was no night bell.
Veronic takes up the story; “Brendan turned off the meter and drove
me around the city looking for a
motel that had a receptionist.,” she
said. “Half-an-hour passed before
we finally found a night clerk.

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Letters
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one of her letters – she used
to number each one – hadn’t
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was on a plane that was shot
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The story really begins
back in 1940, when a young
Joan Henshall is a member of
St Margaret’s Anglican Church
choir. Ron Hill later ‘confessed’ that one of the reasons
he went to church was so he
could be close to her.
They had spoken briefly
at church youth social nights,
but getting a date was another
matter. Ron couldn’t help
noticing that Joan was never
alone.. Her father always
picked her up after church or
social events, or organised a
taxi for her.
But they worked in close
proximity, Ron as a clerk at

Mildura Co-op in 8th Street,
and Joan at the 7th Street
dairy, and their paths crossed
often enough for Ron to ask
Joan if he could partner her
at a Mildura deb ball. She was
quite taken by this tall, quiet
and debonair young man,
and that was the start of a
special relationship that still
brings out strong emotions
in Joan as she re-lives the past
through Ron’s letters.
She talks quietly and
proudly of a loving friendship
and courtship, how they got
to know each other well in the
year leading up to when Ron
went away, how Ron first had
to leave home for compulsory
National Service, signalling
the start of their letter writing,
their engagement in December, 1942 on one of his infrequent trips home, and then
Ron’s posting to the islands
off Borneo.
Joan’s letter writing started
immediately, as many as three
or four a week, sometimes one
a day. “I wouldn’t wait for a
reply,” she said, “I would just
write, telling Ron all the latest news from home, how the
town was going, what people
were doing, anything at all.”
She said Ron and his

• MEMORIES: Joan Hill has many lovely memories of her early years, thanks to a collection
of more than 340 letters written by her late husband Ron when he served overseas during the
war effort. Joan is having them re-typed as a legacy to her family. INSET is a young Ron Hill in
uniform during a visit back home, and ABOVE LEFT - a young Joan on one of the first Ansett
flights out of Mildura in 1938, along with the original ticket. Her dad was the first Ansett agent.
mates were hungry for news
from home. They also didn’t
mind when Joan baked cakes
and biscuits, which were sent
to the troops in speciallysealed tins. Sometimes it took
two or three months for the
cakes to arrive, and when they
did they didn’t last long... Ron
made sure he shared with five
mates in his tent.
Then came the day that
both were waiting for... time
for a wedding. Ron hadn’t had

time off for well over a year,
and was granted extended
leave. Joan had thought well
ahead, and had her dress all
ready... in fact she had it ready
four months early...anticipating that if Ron had leave she
wouldn’t have much notice,
as the Army didn’t give much
away.
The telegram stating that
Ron would be home for Easter, 1944, still took them by
surprise...especially
Joan’s

mum Ethel, who had caught
the plane to Adelaide to spend
Easter with her husband Bert,
who was in the Air Force. She
couldn’t book a flight home,
because priority seats were
reserved for armed forces personnel, so Ethel caught a ride
on the outback mail truck,
going on deliveries through
outback SA before eventually
finding her way to Mildura.
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JOAN Hill admits she has
been a bit lost... more than a
little lonely... since her husband Ron passed away almost
five years ago.
Four children, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren bring her great joy,
but no-one can replace the
bloke who swept her off her
feet more than 66 years ago.
Theirs was a love story
that broke down all barriers of time and distance, and
something that World War
Two certainly wasn’t going to
interfere with... evidenced by
the fact that the couple wrote
well over 1000 letters between
them as they kept in touch
during the war years.
Joan, now just a few
months short of her 90th
birthday, had been sorting
through some personal possessions when she came across
Ron’s letters – the first one in
1940 and the last in December, 1945 – and even she
was surprised that she hadn’t
thrown any of them away over
the years.
Ron, on the other hand,
serving with the Army in Borneo, couldn’t afford to keep
Joan’s letters. “It would have
been impossible,” Joan said.
“There would have been well
over 700 of them, maybe
more. I used to write at least
three or four a week, sometimes one a day.”
Their story is typical of an
era when the cream of Australia’s young men were called
up for the war effort, leaving
behind wives. fiances, girlfriends, family and friends –
and finding that the only way
to keep in touch was by regular mail services.
Mind you, not all the mail
got through. Joan tells how
Ron wrote to tell her that

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• From Page 12
“Just as I was about to hand
the clerk my card for payment,
Brendan rushed in the door to tell
me that his office had phoned the
motel where the original booking
was made, and they were waiting
for me.”
When they arrived back at
Sandors, there was the owner,
waiting patiently in his dressing
gown, key in hand, an apologetic
but welcoming smile on his face.
It was nearing 1.30am as Veronica climbed into bed, and in her
words: “had a sound sleep until
8am.”
Vicky Richichi, who has operated Sandors with her husband
Frank for the past five months,
remembered that night well, and
said they had waited up till just
before midnight before going to
bed, later to be woken up by a
phone call from the taxi company
inquiring about Veronica’s room.
Vicky said she and Frank were
glad that everything had turned
out for the best, and were happy
that Veronica has some nice things
to say about Mildura hospitality.
The couple are doing a motel upgrade, which will include a night
security system and late check-in
service.
Veronica said everyone concerned couldn’t have been more
helpful. She said the night porter at the Inlander, Chris Fulton,
didn’t mind the late night visit,
and despite missing out on filling
another room for the night, was
pleased that Veronica could take
advantage of the Sandors room
that had been pre-paid.
Veronica couldn’t speak highly enough of the lengths that
Brendan and Sandra went to in

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making sure she was safe for the
night, despite it being one of the
busiest nights of the week for the
taxi company.
“Brendan charged me $20 for
about $150 worth of work,” she
said. “He was more concerned
about me having somewhere safe
to spend the night than he was
with the fare.” Brendan said later
he made sure he let the taxi owner
Dick Dalla Santa and other cabs
know the reason he wasn’t picking up fares for that part of the
night.
“Next time I’ll make sure I am
armed with the contact number
of my motel,” Veronica said, adding that she hoped all those who
helped her have a safe and happy
Christmas.
• FOOTNOTE: Veronica also
said that as the taxi was driving
her around town trying to ﬁnd a
place to stay, a lean, angry young
man with curly blonde hair
slammed his ﬁst into the bonnet of the taxi, causing a dent.
“Brendan doesn’t deserve this to
happen,” she said.

THE Mildura Christie Centre’s ArtRageUs
Studios will host a very special event tonight, with the group’s budding actors, artists, and singers to present ‘The Manor: A
Soapy Opera.’ To be held at the group’s 19
Magnolia Avenue studio from 6.30pm to
9.30pm, the night promises to showcase a
number of wonderful performances, with
tickets – $6 for adults and $15 for families
– available by contacting 5023 2761.

Bonza prize night
THE Wentworth Services Sporting Club
will host a ‘Bonza Prize Night’ tomorrow
night, with entertainment to be provided
by Steve Saxton. More information is available by contacting club reception on 5027
3302.

Pigeon club sales
THE Mildura Pigeon Club will host the
second of three Breeders Plate Pigeon sales
this Sunday from 11am, with the event to
take place at the group’s clubrooms (located next to the Mildura Landfill). The sale
will feature four-week-old pigeons, with
all proceeds going toward the club’s annual Breeders Plate race – worth between
$15,000 and $25,000 each year. A barbecue lunch will follow the sale, with more
information available by contacting 0407
540 270.

City market
CRAFTS, clothing, home-cooking, fresh
fruit and vegetables, jewellery and much
more will be on offer this Sunday from
9am to 1pm, with the Sunraysia Region
Girl Guides’ City Heart Market to take
place. To be held on Langtree Avenue
(between Ninth and Tenth Streets), the
market will also feature woodwork items
and bric-a-bracs, with more information
available by contacting 0400 032 803.

• LADY ON A MISSION: Mildura Taxis base
operator Sandra Foster... flat out on the phone
and two-way radio, but never too busy to help
a lady in distress, and INSET, The Tropical
Inlander Resort – ‘lost’ a potential guest, but
happy another visitor was finally looked after.

Aussie grain harvest ‘holiday’ for
great Dane
FOR 28-year-old Danish mechanic
Anders Melgaard, a three-month
working ‘holiday’ in Australia has
been a journey of massive contrasts.
For a start there’s the climate. At
the moment his homeland is freezing its way through sub-zero maximum temperatures, while he’s been
sweltering through temperatures
well into the mid-30s with high humidity.
Then there’s the Aussie farming
culture, starting with the property
sizes.
He’s used to seeing grain properties up to 350 hectares in Denmark.
In Australia it’s not unusual to find
broadacre properties measured in
tens of thousands of hectares.
Aussie farmers’ attitudes were
another standout.
“Yeah, they’re different alright,”
Anders said.
“They’re actually more relaxed
here so far, from what I’ve seen.
“I can see that in the dealerships
as well, it’s more relaxed.
“At home, it’s a problem if I
have to add five minutes to my time
sheet to get something done, they
really push us hard.”
Anders was working in Mildura
this week as part of an informal international mechanic exchange program within agricultural machinery
giant Agco.
Agco has Massey Ferguson and
Fendt, distributed locally by AggTech Machinery, among a plethora
of brands under its umbrella.
Under the program, Anders will

spend three months in Australia
concentrating on Massey Ferguson’s
grain headers.
He’s been following the grain
harvest down from Queensland,
New South Wales and into Victoria this week, before setting off for
South Australia.
Along the way he provides parts
support to local dealerships at the
peak of the grain harvest, when
grain headers are most likely to
need attention.
It means he’s been going out
onto grain properties with local mechanics, complementing the work
they do, and meeting local farmers.
Now two months into his trip,
Anders said the grain industry in
Australia operates very differently
to his homeland.
He said there is none of the
heavy reliance on grain contractors
seen in Australia, where contractors
spend weeks, if not months, travelling the grain belt harvesting farmers’ properties.
Anders said most Danish grain
farmers have their own headers and
harvest their own properties.
“We don’t have contractors who
move down through the country,”
he said.
“Even the smallest farmer in
Denmark has a header.”
As a result, the work of a grain
header mechanic in Denmark can
sometimes be very different to Australia.
“A lot of the harvesters back
home are a lot older than what I’ve
seen here so far,” Anders said.

“We have very old machines. It’s
not unusual to see machines that
are maybe 30-years-old. Generally
though, they might upgrade their
header every 10 years or so.”
Anders said while Danish farms
are much smaller than their Australian variants, they’re much more
productive per hectare, due mostly
to the soil and climate.

“We might have smaller fields
but I think we grow twice as much
per hectare as they do here,” he
said.
“I think the soil is better, plus
the rainfall. Our soil is mostly black
soil.”
Anders will continue his working ‘holiday’ until mid-February,
when he’ll return to his homeland.

• ON TOUR: Danish
mechanic Anders Melgaard
with his parts truck,
ready to help Mallee grain
farmers, if they can get
onto their properties this
week, and INSET, a Massey
Ferguson header at work.

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Vince Lamattina is a quietly-spoken Mildura father of four... a motor mechanic by trade and a horticulturist by choice... but he’s also

Three limos! Now that’s
By ALAN ERSKINE
WHEN Mildura motor mechanic
and horticulturist Vince Lamattina decided to get into the limousine hire business, he settled on a
stretched version of a 1998 Ford
Fairlane that would carry at least
seven people.
The demand was such that it
wasn’t long before he added a second stretch limo - also a Ford Fairlane - to the fleet.
But customers kept asking him
to get something that would take
more people, so Vince decided to
add a third car, this time going for
a stretch version of a Holden Statesman that was licensed to carry nine
passengers.
“Now there is a demand for a
bigger one still,” Vince said this
week. “It seems the vehicles are
never big enough...now I have my
eyes on a limo that will seat at least
11 people.”
The 47-year-old father of four had been
dreaming of getting
into the hire car business for some years,
but it wasn’t until
he picked up a damaged Ford Fairlane at
the wrecker’s that he
started to get really serious.
Working
every
spare hour, in between
running a vehicle repair shop and
a 18-acre fruit block at Irymple,
Vince stripped the Fairlane to the

bare bones, cut it in half to add a
stretched section, strengthened the
chassis, and bit by bit, working day
and night, did all the other neces-

sary modifications
to get the car ready
for its first job – a
wedding.
He picked up his second car in
late 2007 after it had been involved
in a crash in Melbourne. Vince

spent four months ‘stretching’ and
strengthening the vehicle, making it
15cm longer than his first limo.
With both vehicles pre-booked
for weddings on the same day, it was
a race against time to finish Stretch
Limo No. 2... especially when the

custom-made lengthy side windows
didn’t turn up from Melbourne until the day before the wedddings.
It was touch and go, Vince admitted. He started work on the Friday afternoon, painting the trim
and laminating the two lengthy

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gaining a reputation in the hire car business. Especially after his immaculate conversion of some damaged vehicles. Now it’s a case of...

stretching it a bit!

side window, helped by
sons Russell, 20, Adrian,
17 Justin, 16, and daughter
Stephanie, 13, working until
the wee hours of the morning, and putting the finishing touches to the vehicle

the next day, picking up the
bride with just a few hours
to spare.
Stretch limo No. 3 was a
little easier... it was already
in use in Brisbane...Vince put
in an offer that was accepted,

and he went to Queensland
to pick it up for the drive
back to Mildura.
He admits it attracted
more than passing interest
on the 1700-kilometre drive
back home, especially pass-

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ing through some of the
smaller towns, or when he
stopped for fuel. The 2004
stretched Holden Statesman
drew plenty of comments,
and was well photographed.
“Even though it was a

late model Statesman, we
still pulled it apart and gave
it a re-paint, to bring it up to
the standard of the other two
cars,” Vince said.
• Continued Page 55

• PEOPLE WITH DRIVE:
Owner-driver limo chauffeurs
Vince (right) and Miranda
Lamattina with family friend
and fellow driver Robert
Meppem with the limo fleet
this week, and INSETS - how
the cars looked in Vince’s
workshop mid-way through the
restoration process. Vince has
also done up a Statesman into
a convertible, and has another
car ready for a re-fit...in his
spare time!

Operation Santa is on!
‘OPERATION Santa’ is in full swing at Centro
Mildura’s Target outlet, with the initiative – a
joint venture between Target and the Uniting Church – aimed at spreading Christmas
cheer.
Marked by the big red Christmas tree in
the Target foyer, Operation Santa will continue until December 23, with locals encouraged to support the cause by donating gifts.
All gifts donated will be go to local residents in need, with the initiative last year seeing more than 65,000 gifts donated across
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exceed in 2010.
Locals can choose to either purchase a
gift card, or simply donate a present of their
choice, with more information available by
contacting Mildura co-ordinator Lyn Adams
on 5025 2996.
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war, and after going back to the
Co-op for a short time, sold insurance, then went ‘grubbing’
trees in the Millewa before being encouraged to buy adjoining 14-acre fruit blocks at Birdwoodton.
That was in 1949, and it remains the family home to this
day.
Joan says that Ron became
a different man after starting
to work the 28-acre property,
and was happy and contented,
growing excellent fruit, helping raise a family, and throwing himself into RSL and other
community work. “At one stage
he was having meetings almost
every night,” she says.
Joan misses Ron terribly, but
has kept up her piano and organ playing, something she first
started for St Margaret’s Anglican Church in 1945, and which
she has been doing at St John’s

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husband Ron, celebrating a milestone birthday at their Birdwoodton
home. Joan also has a collection of other photographs, including her
family’s original stately home near 13th Street and Ontario (the palm
trees are still there), and a copy of a pamphlet the Japanese dropped
over Borneo, threatening more bombing raids.
in Merbein for the past 50 years.
She also spends one afternoon
a month entertaining the residents of Chaffey and Princes
Court Homes for The Aged...
and says she will continue as
long as she can.
She is a little surprised at
how quickly time flies when

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“I’ve re-read them all now,”
she says. “It’s been a moving
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things I had forgotten about until I read Ron’s letters... then it
all comes flooding back.”

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“Everything worked out really well in the end,” Joan said.
“Ron had almost a month off,
the wedding went off perfectly,
and we spent a lovely honeymoon in the Sherbrooke Forest
region of the Dandenongs outside Melbourne.
“Later, when Ron was posted
back to Labuan Island off Borneo, he would write lovely letters saying how the tropical terrain on the island reminded him
of our time at Sherbrooke.”
Joan admits she doesn’t
quite know what to do with
the letters, and other special reminders of her late husband. It’s
an emotional time for her, reliving the past,
and what she describes as a very
special and loving marriage.
She has given
some items, such
as Ron’s kit bag
and his Armyissue mosquito
net, to the Merbein RSL, but
the letters are
a little too personal to share.
They are faded
now, and Joan
is having them
transcribed after repeated requests from her grandchildren...
well... apart from 20 or so which
she has read and re-read many
times, and which, she says with
a young-at-heart gleam in her
eye, are probably a bit too personal for other eyes.
As well as counting the letters. Joan says that back in those
days she was counting down the
days to when she and Ron would
be re-united. They had discussed
having a family after their wedding, and Ron asked her to wait
until war’s end... he wanted to
be there for all the births. And
that’s exactly what happened –
the couple had four children,
and Joan says she wouldn’t have
changed a thing if she had her
life all over again.
She said that Ron, like many
other service personnel, found
it hard to settle down after the

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A classic musical with a Greek twist
THERE’S probably not a person in
the world who hasn’t seen ‘Grease,’
with the musical a favourite for
many.
And while most would agree
that the story itself – which focuses on young love and rebellious
teenagers in the 1950s – is fine
just the way it is, one local theatre
group has proven that perhaps
there’s room for a reboot.
‘Greece is da word’ is the latest
music-comedy to come from local
writer/performer Rob Symes, with
his Ratbagz Theatre Group putting
their own spin on the classic.
The rock ‘n’ roll musical follows young lovers Aphrodite and
Silvano – Greek versions of Danny and Sandy – and their friends
at Parthenon High, a local high
school in Mildura.
Lots of references are made to
life in Mildura, with Rob describing this production – the 34th he
has written – as one of his best.
“All the themes that made the
original ‘Grease’ great – young
love, rebellion – are still there, all
we’ve done is put them in a different setting,” Rob said.
“There’s a fish and chip shop,
Parthenon High School, and a
whole bunch of familiar, yet different, characters.
“We’ve also written a few
songs to fit in with the new setting, while also incorporating a
couple of songs fans of the original ‘Grease’ may know.”
Rob said the show features
some of Sunraysia’s best and
well-known entertainers, including Naomi James, Nigel Hoyle
and David Bean, with ‘Aphrodite’
played by Clare Taylor.
“We have a very talented cast
portraying these characters,” he
said. “Each brings something different, and Clare’s voice is truly
amazing.”
The production – which officially got underway last weekend – has already received great
feedback, with Rob saying the response had been overwhelming.
“We’ve already had two sellout shows on the weekend, with
not many tickets left for our final
two performances this Friday and
Saturday,” he said. “I think the
show is easy to relate to, especial-

ly if you’ve lived in Mildura for a
time.”
Showcased in theatre-restaurant style, audience members
are also treated to a three-course
meal, and complimentary wine
courtesy of Jacobs Creek, during
the performance.
Dancing, and a chance to
meet the cast, will follow, with
audience members encouraged to
dress in the style of the 1950s.
“Our first two nights have
been absolutely terrific,” Rob
said. “Everyone has embraced the
theme, and the show itself has
been a hit.”
It’s a style Rob said he was
aiming to showcase more of, set
to put his vast background and
experience to another use – teaching.
“I’ve done this type of performance all of my life, and I certainly feel there’s a place for it here in
Mildura,” he said.
“This style of theatre is quite
unique, fast paced and dynamic
entertainment, and Mildura will
be seeing more of it in the future
as I hope to teach it in association
with TAFE next year.
“If we can somehow get this
course up and running, it will basically be either a Certificate II, III
or IV in Live Production, Theatre
and Events, and ideally culminate
in an end-of-course theatre restaurant production similar to this
one.”
‘Greece is da word’ will play at
the Quality Hotel Mildura Grand
tonight and tomorrow night, with • HAIR EVERYWHERE!: ‘Greece is da word’ will put a new
tickets $69 for both the meal and spin on a classic this weekend, with Rob Symes (Silvano)
show ($35 for show only). More
and Nigel Hoyle (Con) two of the stars. ABOVE - Elyse
information is available by conSturre will play Toula, and RIGHT, the entire cast.
tacting 5023 0511.

Cook book ‘perfect present’
HAVING trouble finding the right Christmas
present for that family
member or friend?
Then the staff at Mildura’s Private Hospital
have a suggestion – the
second edition of their
highly successful charity
fund-raising cook book.

At a modest $10 a
copy, the staff reckon it
makes the perfect Kris
Kringle purchase, or is
a fantastic gift idea for
a uni student, or other
child leaving home for
the first time.
The cook book features “great, easy, day-

to-day basic recipes – all
favourites of the hospital
medical and support staff,
as well as friends of Mildura Private Hospital.”
Sales of the second
book have been pleasingly brisk, with sales to
date totalling $3800.
The target is $7000.

Look out!

One hundred percent
of the profits from the sale
of the book are donated
to the McGrath Foundation, and the cook book
is available from Mildura
Private Hospital, Mildura
District Hospital Fund
and selected doctors clinics across the district.

Old time dance
RED Cliffs residents are once
again being asked to pull on their
dancing shoes, with the Red Cliffs
Club to host a night of old time
dance tomorrow. Music will be
provided by Bev Martin, with
those interested in simply listening to the music on offer also encouraged to attend. Meals will be
available on the night, with more
information available by contacting 0438 065 403.

Christmas shopping
spree for our seniors
THEY opened the doors,
as well as their hearts, at
Cheap as Chips recently
for what has become an
annual Christmas shopping spree for our elderly.
Seniors were bussed
in from all over the district for a special festive
season shopping spree
opportunity set aside just
for them.
A joint initiative of
the store and ADRA Sunraysia, according to ADRA
Director Darcy Malycha,
the shopping set aside for
seniors between 6.30pm
and 9pm provided a
“stress free” retail environment.
“This is the sixth year
we have done this, and it
keeps getting bigger, and
more popular, each year,”
he said.
“Cheap as Chips staff
happily volunteer their
time to man the store as
well as provide a supper
for everyone, and a door
prize for a lucky shopper.
“Santa is there of
course to jolly the night
along, as the seniors enjoy a special discount on
all purchases.
“It is just wonderful
to see our seniors in their
wheelchairs and walking
frames being helped with
their Christmas selections
by the helpful staff. It is
real spirit of Christmas
stuff!”
ADRA coordinated a
fleet of buses to ferry seniors shoppers from local
nursing homes and retirement villages across Sunraysia including Irymple,
Red Cliffs, Wentworth,
Merbein and Mildura.
“Special thanks to
Benetook Bus Hire, Hen-

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Darren
Oborne
Operations
Manager

Corey
Fitzpatrick

• HELPING HANDS: Cheap as Chips staffer Peta
Chambers and her son, Conner, were a part of the
hospitality team during this year’s annual shopping spree.
• READY TO ROLL: Wheelchair-bound seniors and their
helpers, including ADRA Director Darcy Malycha, prepare
to shop, RIGHT.
derson College and Chris
Tsivoglou for providing
the buses and the drivers,” Mr Malycha said.
“All the drivers are
volunteers who also generously give their time to
drive each year.”
The annual event has
become a highlight on
the senior’s calendar, he
added.

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“They look forward
to with anticipation, and
talk about it for days after,” he said.
“To Christmas shop
during the normal rush
is pretty much beyond
most nursing home residents. Now shopping for
friends and family has
become an enjoyable
night out.”

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Draft Mildura Eco-Living Park
and Living Centre Plans
Mildura Rural City Council and Sunraysia Sustainability Network
are inviting interested people from the community to review the
presented draft Mildura Eco-Living Park and Eco-Living Centre
plans, designed to showcase sustainable living techniques
for the Mildura region.
People wishing to seek a greater understanding of this Park and
the sustainable initiatives are asked to attend the public meeting
to discuss the design concepts and ideas.

ROAD WORKS
Mildura Rural City Council will be
undertaking the following road works
subject to weather conditions.
Due to recent wet weather road resealing
works have been rescheduled.
Traffic control and detour signage will be
provided to indicate the changed traffic
conditions. No parking will be permitted
within the work zones.
WALNUT AVENUE, MILDURA
– ROAD CLOSED
(BETWEEN SEVENTH STREET
& EIGHTH STREET)

Your assistance in this matter is greatly
appreciated and if you have any further
enquiries please contact Infrastructure
Services Works Supervisor, Allan Eastmond
at the Red Cliffs Depot on (03) 5018 8483
or mobile 0417 584 145.

WHAT’S ON
PUBLIC MEETING – DRAFT
MILDURA ECO-LIVING PARK
AND LIVING CENTRE PLANS
Mildura Rural City Council and Sunraysia
Sustainability Network are inviting
interested people from the community to
review the presented draft Mildura EcoLiving Park and Eco-Living Centre plans,
designed to showcase sustainable living
techniques for the Mildura region.
People wishing to seek a greater
understanding of this Park and the
sustainable initiatives are asked to attend
the public meeting to discuss the design
concepts and ideas.

A hearing loop is available for the
hearing impaired at these sessions.

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INTEREST WANTED
The Mildura Arts Centre is calling for
expressions of interests from local artists
who are seeking work during January
2011. The artists will be required to lead
the development of a float for the Mildura
Mardi Gras with community members.
For more information please contact the
Mildura Arts Centre on (03) 50188330.
Expressions of Interest close:
5 January 2011.

The following dates and venues have
been chosen for various Council
Meetings. Residents and Ratepayers are
welcome to attend all meetings.

Position Descriptions can be downloaded
from Council’s website or alternatively,
please contact Human Resources
on (03) 5018 8197.
Applications, addressing the selection
criteria, should be sent to the Chief
Executive Officer, PO Box 105,
Mildura VIC 3502, or emailed to
humanresources@mildura.vic.gov.au.
All emailed applications will be
acknowledged.

Character, Space, Position!
If you’re a buyer looking to get out of town and you love the character
of the district’s prestigious original homesteads, then the drive out to
Belar Avenue will be well worth it. Approx 9.5 acres with 36 megs
water allocation. Ideal hobby farm for horses, or plant whatever you
like. Featuring high ‘Wunderlich’ ceilings, polished pine flooring and
a modern country style kitchen, this 4 bedroom home offers comfort
and quiet surrounds. Plenty of shedding, located in one of Irymple’s
premier positions. For sale now or by auction.
ESR $280,000 - $330,000

Address:
116 Belar Avenue, Irymple

Auction:
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Mildura 49 Magnolia Avenue

Red Cliffs VENDOR SELLING RETIREMENT ASSETS - ALL MUST BE SOLD!

Approx 9.5 acres with 36 megs water allocation. Ideal
hobby farm for horses, or plant whatever you like. High
‘Wunderlich’ ceilings, polished pine flooring, modern country
style kitchen & 4BR’s. Plenty of shedding, located in one of
Irymple’s premier positions. For sale now or by auction.
ESR $280,000 - $330,000.

This CBD secret is out now. The first to see this stunning
inner city character home will buy! 3 bedrooms, high
ceilings, original leadlight and clawfoot bathtub. Fabulous
outdoor garden retreat with paving and lush gardens.
Spacious rear yard with 15x10 shedding & rear lane
access. You can’t build character like this, be quick!

Be part of a prestige address and build
your dream home on 2083m². Set
amongst established housing with
enviable proximity to the Murray River,
this is your opportunity! Our vendor will
consider all serious offers - buy now!

Uncover the secrets in this spacious
3BR Dunning built townhouse. Just a
stones throw from Centro, this property
will impress. Featuring open plan living
comprising lounge, modern kitchen & a
wonderful outdoor entertaining area.

A quality ‘Swan’ built 3BR home with
fully renovated kitchen, 2 car garage,
entertaining area and fully fenced on
approx 1100m² allotment with plenty of
water. Located just a short walk form the
Murray River. Great value!

This 4BR requires a little TLC, but
offers spacious living areas, master with
WIR & ensuite, modern kitchen, huge
shed all in a quiet court location. Great
opportunity to buy a family home in an
affordable price range.

Space glorious space! 4 large BR’s +
study. Don’t miss a great opportunity
to own this large family home set on an
elevated ¾ acre allotment. 180 degree
views of surrounding vineyards. Nothing
to do, just move in.

Ever wanted to be the boss of your
own business? Here’s your chance to
be part of a growing industry. Approx
500 lines of products, great brand name
and established clientele. Be part of the
newly redeveloped CBD mall.

Well cared for & loved 3BR quality brick
home in excellent order with lovely
gardens in a quiet but very convenient
location. Move straight in & enjoy the
spacious open plan living. Estimated
rental return $220pw.

They don’t come much better
presented than this! Located in a quiet
no through drive, you’ll be impressed
with the value of 3BR’s & 2 bathrooms
when comparing. Features 2 living
areas, dbl auto carport & garden shed.

Sitting upon high is this spacious 3BR
2 bathroom home only approx. 7 years
old with all modern features that you
would expect. Low maintenance yard,
2 living area’s and A1 tenant leasing at
$265 per week.

Seeking serenity? Well maintained 3BR
home in a quiet peaceful setting just
around the corner from town. Offering
spacious lounge, sun filled kitchen,
great shed, side carport & lovely
gardens. Currently let at $160 per week.

Get out of suburbia & enjoy the space
on this well located 1 acre allotment.
The home has been very well maintained
both inside and out comprising 3 large
bedrooms, undercover entertaining and
multiple use shedding.

Sensational “as new” 3BR home with
lots of living on a 900m2 lot (approx).
Fully featured modern kitchen, 2
outdoor covered living areas, garden
shed & auto double carport. Currently
rented at $290 per week.

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Stunning, four double bedrooms plus
rumpus exquisite home. Enter an open
tiled foyer, large lounge with extensive
windows and cathedral ceilings. An
imposing kitchen with quality appliances,
including dishwasher, large meals and
adjoining family room, overlooking a
lavish undercover entertainment area.
Complimented by fully landscaped,
manicured gardens,extensive paving,
built in BBQ, close to schools and
transport, double remote drive through
garage, ducted heating, cooling, alarm
and irresistible homely feel.

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309 Mc Edward Street

An inviting established garden setting draws you towards this secluded family retreat, set upon 1½ acres of immaculate expansive lawns, low
maintenance gardens and native shrubbery. A light-filled open plan living area spills through double French doors to the raised entertaining deck and
rambling verandahs, ideal for entertaining family and friends. Other features include;
• Four bedrooms with robes (master with WIR & Ensuite)
• Formal and informal living areas, polished timber ﬂoors
Prominent Location
Space, Quality & Features
• Stunning kitchen with Red Gum bench tops and S/S Appliances
Located within walking distance to schools,
Shed (25’x36’ approx.) with concrete ﬂoor and power
This quality built home is sure to•please
shops and transport. This exceptionally clean
with the numerous features on offer,
With town water and the option of a 1.5 megalitre garden right (available not connected), this Gifford
built homefamily
of some
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3 bedroom
home
offers generous sized
such as the sunken lounge with timber
bedrooms, formal lounge, dining area, large
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ticks
all
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boxes.
floors and cathedral ceilings, huge tiled
kitchen with a new U/R stove and adjoining
BUYER GUIDE $420,000 to $460,000
family room, timber kitchen to please
BUYER GUIDE In excess of $435,000

MILL PARK 12 Manning Clarke Road

any cooking enthusiast, 3 bedrooms with
INSPECT
robes and full ensuite and walk in robe
to master, ducted heating, and cooling,
alarm, outdoor covered deck area with
built in spa, double garage with internal
access & rear drive through. Set on an
excellent size allotment. A total package
awaits your inspection.

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within a few minutes walking distance to
schools, shops. This is definitely one that
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within a few minutes walking distance to
schools, shops. Located within a few minutes
walking distance to schools, shops.

This quality built home is sure to please
with the numerous features on offer,
such as the sunken lounge with timber
floors and cathedral ceilings, huge tiled
family room, timber kitchen to please
any cooking enthusiast, 3 bedrooms with
robes and full ensuite and walk in robe
to master, ducted heating, and cooling,
alarm, outdoor covered deck area with
built in spa, double garage with internal
access & rear drive through. Set on an
excellent size allotment. A total package
awaits your inspection.

10/257 Ninth Street BUYER GUIDE

In excess of $300,000
Saturday 12.30 - 1.00 pm

This appealing townhouse located in the very desirable Rosewood EstateINSPECT
on Mildura’s Westside offers many

Opportunity knocks for you to run your own business
from the comfort of your own home.
Currently operating as a backpackers hostel & showing
a healthy return. This is a great opportunity to purchase
a home, business or both. The property is on two
separate titles conveniently located right in the Irymple
shopping prescient.

Saturday 2.00 to 2.30pm

First Home Or Investment!

This home is close to all amenities in a great location.
It features 3 bedrooms with WIR and ensuite, ducted
heating, evap cooling, alarm, slate tiling, double garage
with drive thru and it is elevated on pine flooring ready
to be polished! All this on a great sized block of land
with room for that pool or alfresco area!

Located within walking distance to schools, shops and transport. This (off Cureton ave)
exceptionally clean 3 bedroom family home offers generous sized bedrooms,
formal lounge, dining area, large kitchen with a new U/R stove and adjoining
Sat 5th April at 12.30 pm
family and meals area. This is definitely one that should be on your inspection AUCTION
BUYER GUIDE In excess of $300,000
list. Located within a few minutes walking distance to schools, shops.
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Saturday 12.30 - 1.00 pm

Brand New - Turn Key!
Superior quality home in College Release of The Lakes.
These homes are fully complete, all you need to do is
move in. It features 4 bedrooms, ensuite plus walk in
robe, 2.5 living areas, vinyl wrapped kitchen, high ceilings,
downlights, front and rear landscaping, dishwasher,
antenna, letterbox, ducted heating and evaporative
cooling, double garage and more...
BUYER GUIDE $329,000

26 squares of luxurious modern living in a family home all
Elevated
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on a rural one acre close to Kings Billabong & easy drive to
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BUYER GUIDE $390,000 to $430,000
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Brian Erskine 0419 127 993

This quality built home is sure to please
with the numerous features on offer,
such as the sunken lounge with timber
floors and cathedral ceilings, huge tiled
family room, timber kitchen to please
any cooking enthusiast, 3 bedrooms with
robes and full ensuite and walk in robe
to master, ducted heating, and cooling,
alarm, outdoor covered deck area with
built in spa, double garage with internal
access & rear drive through. Set on an
excellent size allotment. A total package
awaits your inspection.

BIRDWOODTON

102 Mena Road

BUYER GUIDE In excess of $300,000
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Saturday 12.30 - 1.00 pm

“Olde World
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SOUTH
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3/808 Plenty Road

MILL PARK 26 Golf Links Drive

Popular Location, With Potential!
This home is close to all amenities in a great location.
It features 3 bedrooms with WIR and ensuite, ducted
heating, evap cooling, alarm, slate tiling, double garage
with drive thru and it is elevated on pine flooring ready
to be polished! All this on a great sized block of land
with room for that pool or alfresco area!

• Large open living area opening to fully enclosed
• Ideal home for ﬁrst home buyers & investors
with expected rent of $180 to $190 per wk
BUYER GUIDE $130,000 to $150,000
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Saturday 3.00 to 3.30pm
Ben Ridley 0407 830 970

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AUCTION

Sat 5th April at 12.30 pm

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MILL PARK 8 Prince of Wales Avenue

The Perfect Choice
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11 Leask Avenue

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Prominent Location
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home offers outstanding value
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any cooking enthusiast, 3 bedrooms with
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excellent size allotment. A total package
BUYER GUIDE $300,000 to awaits
$330,000
your inspection.
INSPECT
Sunday 11.00 to 11.30am
Kate Keogh 0417 312 295

Located within walking distance to schools, shops and transport. This
exceptionally clean 3 bedroom family home offers generous sized bedrooms,
formal lounge, dining area, large kitchen with a new U/R stove and adjoining Prime Merbein Location
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INSPECT
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Superior quality home in College Release of The Lakes.
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BUYER GUIDE $170,000 to $195,000
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Sunday 11.00 to 11.30am
that should be on your inspection list. Located
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awaits your inspection.
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Affordability is the key to this property, why pay
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opportunity for astute purchasers to enter the
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• 2 Bedrooms
• Large 988m2 allotment
• Paved front courtyard
• Walking distance to river
BUYER GUIDE $75,000 to $105,000
INSPECT
Ring To Inspect

Great opportunity
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at an affordable entry to the market. Positioned amongst
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bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, family, 9 foot ceilings, lock up
garage, private garden, bull nose verandah and currently
let for $823pcm.
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River lifestyle awaits you with this very rare river
property realistically priced to sell.
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• Approx 13 acres freehold & approx 2.5 acres
leasehold
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river, 5 megs of water
• Unique river views
BUYER GUIDE $230,000 to $260,000
Home
Or Investment!
INSPECT
Ring To Inspect

This home is close to all amenities in a great location.
It features 3 bedrooms with WIR and ensuite, ducted
heating, evap cooling, alarm, slate tiling, double garage
with drive thru and it is elevated on pine flooring ready
to be polished! All this on a great sized block of land
with room for that pool or alfresco area!

Located within walking distance to schools, shops and transport. This
exceptionally clean 3 bedroom family home offers generous sized bedrooms,
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INSPECT
Saturday 12.30 - 1.00 pm

Superior quality home in College Release of The Lakes.
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with the numerous features on offer,
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BUYER GUIDE $65,000 to $95,000
family room, timber kitchen to1 please
INSPECT
Saturday 10.00 to 10.30am
any cooking enthusiast, 3 bedrooms with
robes and full ensuite and walk in robe
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INSPECT
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at an affordable entry to the market. Positioned amongst
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Located within walking distance to schools, shops and transport. This
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INSPECT
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tiled bathrooms, European floor tiles, magnificent
drapes, state of the art security and the incredible
covered outdoor entertaining area overlooking
the solar salt chlorinated inground pool.

4 BED +S

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VIEW

By Appointment

PRICE

$484,500

2 CAR

CONTACT
Richard Wyatt 0414 600 035
Daniel Cawood 0408 388 732

74 Hornsey Park, Mildura
Superbly renovated from top to toe with
nothing to do... just move in and enjoy.
Featuring 3 large bedrooms, spacious family
room, combined kitchen and meals area, new
evap cooling and split system air con, tiled
bathroom, large laundry and stunning polished
floorboards. Top first home or investment.

3 BED
VIEW
PRICE

1 BATH

1 CAR

Monday 13th December
5.30 p.m - 6.00 p.m
$139,500

CONTACT
Richard Wyatt 0414 600 035
Daniel Cawood 0408 388 732

Open Saturday 11th December 2.30 p.m - 3.00 p.m.

Safe & Secure

Unit 2,10 DeGaris Drive, Mildura
This quality 2 bedroom unit is well presented
throughout boasting many desirable features.
Located in a prime position the unit includes a
quality kitchen with meals area, large living room
with cabinets, 2 generous bedrooms with BIR’s,
tiled bathroom, separate laundry, 2 garden
courtyards and a lockup garage. Perfect for
those looking to downsize or invest.

2 BED
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1 BATH

9 Hugo Court, Mildura

3 BED + S

Meticulously presented and loaded with features
is this tastefully decorated family home. Ideally set
in a quiet court with low maintenance gardens, this
home features 3 large bedrooms, walk in robe and
full ensuite to master, study & a fully tiled open plan
kitchen meals family room. All this overlooking a
large well protected outdoor area and a fully secure
yard with 20 x 20 shed with great access

Surrounded by quality homes and just a few
minutes walk from Centro this 3 bedroom brick
home is the ideal starter or investment. Offering
plenty of street appeal the house boast’s a large
lounge, modern kitchen with open plan dining,
seperate laundry, 3 bedrooms with built in robe’s
and substantial garden shed.

3 BED
VIEW
PRICE

1 BATH

1 CAR

Saturday 11th December
10.00 a.m - 10.30 a.m
$199,900

CONTACT
Richard Wyatt 0414 600 035
Daniel Cawood 0408 388 732

Open Tuesday 14th December 5.30 p.m - 6.00 p.m

Secure Spacious Living
32 Taylor Drive, Mildura

Approximately 4 years old is this low
maintenance modern townhouse. Located close
to Centro the home features a modern inviting
décor, full ensuite and walk in robe to master,
large paved outdoor entertaining area, natural
gas heating and ducted evaporative cooling.
Also features double lockup garage with auto
door and fully automatic sprinkler system.
Expected rental of $250.00 per week

3 BED
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PRICE

2 BATH

2 CAR

Tuesday 14th December
5.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.
$219,000

CONTACT
Richard Wyatt 0414 600 035
Daniel Cawood 0408 388 732

Open Tuesday 14th December 6.30 p.m - 7.00 p.m

Ideal Hobby Block

Lot 2 52 Fifth Street, Merbein

VIEW

By Appointment

Ideal opportunity to purchase approximately 18
acres of prime horticultural land with 8 megs
of water. This land boasts excellent irrigation
infrastructure including low level sprinklers and
Perkins diesel pump with electric start. Ideal
for the horse enthusiast, lucerne production or
other cash crops.

PRICE

$69,000

CONTACT
Richard Wyatt 0414 600 035
Daniel Cawood 0408 388 732

Affordable Rural Lifestyle

572B Dairtnunk Avenue, Cardross
Located on approximately ¾ of an acre is this
3 bedroom plus study home. In need of some
basic works the home is ideally situated and is in
close proximity to the Cardross township. It offer
affordable family living with features including
a renovated kitchen and bathroom, ducted
evaporative cooling, wood heating and a large
shed.

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include high ceilings (10’6”), spacious lounge, tandem carport,
20’ X 30’ shed, auto watering system, 2 rainwater tanks,
outdoor entertaining area & lovely gardens. The house was
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family. Recently restumped & its features include good shed,
secure back yard, double carport , undercover entertaining area,
rainwater tank & gas heater.

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to all facilities. Features include full ensuite & huge walkin robe off master B/r (B.I.R’s in the other 3), slate tiles to
heavy traffic areas, great 40 x 20 shed, double carport with
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amongst vines & fruit trees the house features 3 B/r’s
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subdivision (STCA). The house has high ceilings, was
recently painted outside & also re-wired. Other features
include a rainwater tank, reasonably new roof & some
shedding. Great value at this price.

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soughtafter Birdwoodton area this 4.86 Hectares (12
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place represents a most attractive proposition. Town
water & electricity will pass the boundary & it will
include 2 megs water & growing crop of Chardonnay
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• Great entry level home on the river
• 2 bedroom immaculate unit overlooking the
Darling River
• Spacious lounge/dining area
• Fully furnished
• Private boat ramp and secure lock up garage
• Panoramic river views from all living areas
• Great investment or live in yourself
Open Saturday 12.00-12.30
----------- now $165,000+
For Sale
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Contact
Winnie Wheatley 0447 273 519

• 3 freehold acres with Tuckers Creek frontage a rarity
• Perfect for ﬁshing yabbying and boating
• One for the horse enthusiast, 1 acre allotments partially fenced
• 2 bedroom cottage with a comfortable lounge area and spacious kitchen
• The choice is yours, live in the cottage while you build your dream home (S.T.C.A) or renovate the
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Premium Fresh Fruit Farm - 113.3ha - Kenley (Boundary Bend) Victoria
An outstanding and possibly one of the best Fresh Fruit Farms in Australia. Professionally developed to a very high standard with
state of the art trellis and irrigation systems and planted to 63 ha crimson, 14 ha midnight, 9 ha sugar one vt and small plantings
of sable and scarlotta.
Improvements including Huge coolroom facilities, 2 homes, ﬁrst home; 4 bedroom brick veneer, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas with
New Listing
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established gardens and tennis court, second home; 3 bedroom red cedar managers residence, accommodation for 52 farm
Walk To School
$260,000 hands with kitchen, laundry and amenity facilities. The property enjoys a 640 megalitre high security water right and has a pump
• Located across from St Pauls Primary • Private secure, good sized backyard on the river. Fully stocked implement shed and chemical shed also included. Property enjoys excellent soil types and all vines
• 3 Bedroom brick veneer
• Double car accommodation, auto door are in excellent health.
This property has a reputation of producing high quality fruit and is a very high income yielding enterprise.
• Ensuite and WIR to main
• Large shed plus garden shed
• Floating ﬂoor boards to lounge area • Gas and wood heating, evap cooling We highly recommend this property and an inspection will surprise and please.
For Sale Now or by Auction Thursday 23rd December 2010 at 2:00pm. Auction to be held at The Mildura Club Corner Deakin Avenue & Ninth Street
Leaders in Horticultural Sales
Address: 669 - 693 Lot A Kenley Road, Piambie

4 Bedrooms, built in robes/walk in to main bedroom
2 Mirrortone modern bathrooms
Separate lounge
Open plan dining and kitchen
Alfresco area, established gardens
Remote watering system
Beautifully built - Ready For Possession

70 acres located in Robinvale
•Planted to premium seedless
varieties on perfect trellis
•Under vine sprays with approximately 118 megs of
water
•Two electric pumps on the
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•Four bedroom brick veneer
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5021 1900

83 Deakin Avenue, Mildura

Dream River Home
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Winner of Home Beautiful NSW Home of the
Year 1999. This spectacular residence has been
designed to take advantage of its prime riverside
location. The views are without a doubt the best
in the district & can only be described as breathtaking. The home captures the Australian indoor/
outdoor living & the style is Classic Australian colonial with huge verandas.
Contact: David 0417 007 556
Address: 12 Riverview Rise

Tony Roccisano
0418 502 101

Rico D’Amico
0418 516 773

Mandy D’Amico
0417 017 635

Peter White
0407 212 850

Gary Castleman
0419 548 922

Loretta Paiano
0418 596 789

Graeme Roper
0429 824 008

David Martin
0417 007 556

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Home Buyers Guide

MILLION $$$$$ VIEWS

LOT 3 CALDER HIGHWAY, YELTA
$300,000 - $350,000

Love a spectacular view? - then you will love this magniﬁcient fully renovated four bedroom family home featuring BIR’s to bedrooms,
new kitchen with all new appliances, spacious open living areas both with views of the mighty Murray River complete with all the
creature comforts plus two toilets, evaporative cooling, combustion heating and double carport. Your family will feel on top of the world
on this 5252m2 piece of paradise with panoramic views over the river and towering river gums.
Turn your dream’s into reality with this magniﬁcinet home or build your own on one of the two available premium home sites also with
panaromic views of the Murray River.

In sought after location, close to shops,schools,kinder,parks & short stroll to the mighty
murray river is this stylish 3br plus study home,combined with well appointed kitchen large
formal lounge good size bathroom evap cooling gas heating huge tradesman shed dbl
carport with neat street appeal complete this family home.

:2 x Direct River frontage alottments each in excess of 1300m2
:Beach front river use, ideal for skiing or swimming & Boat ramp adjoins
:Large elevated Building envelopes for your new home
: Incredible Views of river minutes from Mildura’s CBD
:Create your ideal lifestyle

Trevor Rogers 0409 506 377

MILDURA
7 Princes Street

OFTEN SOUGHT - RARELY FOUND

$369,000 - $399,000

MILDURA
12 Todd Court

$357,000 - $382,000

This stunning as new designer home boasting a sophisticated and contemporary style all
of its own. Featuring private master suite with luxury ensuite, home theatre room, amazing
open plan kitchen with granite bench tops and oversized stainless steel oven. In addition a
large dining/family area, 4 double bedrooms, enclosed o/door ent. area, 6x4 shed, rear yard
access. With beautiful low maint. established gardens and popular westside location this
exquisite home will impress all that view.

Struggling to ﬁnd a home with absolutely everything? This has it all, immaculate inside
and out. Boasting 4 bedrooms, WIR & ensuite to main, plus study/home ofﬁce, spacious
bathroom & laundry, renovated kitchen, separate lounge, freshly painted & re-carpeted
throughout. Outside is a pitched roof pergola with a huge games room off the side, pool for
the family and 20 x 30 shed with power & ﬂoor, all sitting on 3/4 acre in Cabarita.

First National believes this information is correct but Itit does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information. You should
make your own enquiries and check the information. Certain
Certain information has been obtained from external sources and has not
been independently veriﬁed.
MW9-11-2007
MW6/3/2009

10/12/10 - Mildura Weekly

Home Buyers Guide

MILDURA
Auction Saturday 11th Dec at 12 noon on site
14 Heron Avenue

MILDURA
506 Walnut Avenue

$349,000

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Lot 1 Dewry Avenue

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This JG King built home is ﬁtted out with all your family needs comprising of 3 large
bedrooms, study or fourth bedroom, 2 lovely bathrooms, home theatre room including all
equipment, separate formal dining, luxury kitchen, huge family room, and features 9’ ceilings,
ornate plaster, beautiful timber ﬂooring to passage and family room, alarm system, gas solar
hot water, gas ducted heating and much more. All the hard work has been done and its ready
for you to sit back and enjoy.

Judy Aitken 0418 502 302
Open Saturday 11.45 - 12.15

IRYMPLE
20 Stockmans Drive

$329,000-$349,000

YOUR OWN PRIVATE RESORT

Absolutely unique exceptionally maintained and restored 3 bed W/B home.
Front entry through formal lounge into open dining with timber kitchen ﬁtted
out in new appliances walk in pantry out through large family room with a
bar, then step onto merbau decked outdoor entertaining area complete with
spa and built in B.B.Q all overlooking the resort type pool , Fijian style bure
and all surrounded by tropical gardens. Must see to appreciate

Set within a short drive to Kings Billabong & Nichols Point Township comes
this most private 1 acre allomont, offering fencing to 3 sides with native
trees, 2 meg water entitlement, planning permit in place ready to start your
dream home, this is true rural living at its best.

Tim Davey 0409 234 271

$309,000

DARETON
Lot 952b Kookaburra Drive

MILDURA
93 Dyar Avenue

$299,000

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Outstanding 2.7 acre residential property nestled in quiet pocket across from Dunning
developments exclusive Toorak Gardens Estate comes with three bedroom character home
hosting wunderlick ceilings and great shedding. Consider this - with space away from
neighbours, positioned within just a short stroll to Irymple Secondary College and minutes
from Mildura Centro Plaza this property has potential to sell existing removable home and
build that dream home you have always wanted or subdivide (STCA). Don’t miss this rare
opportunity.

Tim Aldridge 0407 239 917

MILDURA
1 Westside Boulevard

$275,000-$295,000

RIVER VIEWS - INCOME PRODUCING

GREAT POINTS OF DIFFERENCE

Rare opportunity to purchase this very unique 9.5 acre property set on an elevated ridge perfect for subdividing into several great new home sites. Set amongst income producing citrus,
avocado and mango tree’s all with magniﬁcent views of the Murray River and surrounding
bushland plus near to new pump on the river & 50 meg’s water entitlement. Or build that
dream home and enjoy the peace & tranquility & reap the rewards from the crop.

Features inc 4 beds with BIR, main with WIR & Ens, wonderfully big living areas
with separate lounge, dining, family & meals area’s and attractice timber kitchen.
Outside is a covered/ paved ent area and a big secure yard with side access,
perfect for the extra caravan, trailer or boat. superbly located close to popular
schools, transport and Centro Plaza Shopping. truly a big wonderful family home.

ENTERTAINERS DELIGHT

Views of the new Mildura Marina development has this two storey, 4 bedroom plus study
home offering 2 bathrooms, separate living areas, large light ﬁlled kitchen and rear lane access making it a great redevelopment site. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to purchase such
a prime piece of Real Estate

If you love to entertain then this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home is perfect.
Featuring magnificent chef’s mirrortone kitchen, spacious living, extensivley
decked and roofed outdoor living area hosting spa and a big yard for the tin lids.
All located in a quiet court very close to sporting ovals - you must see to believe

This pure quality 3 bedroom brick veneer home will be sure to impress, enjoying a fully
updated ensuite to master bedroom, inviting formal lounge/dining area, near new quality
kitchen ﬂowing onto open plan design family/meals space. Enjoy an enclosed entertaining
area that continues through to a most private yard space, that is complemented by leafy
surrounds. To complete the package a smart tradesman shed is on show that doubles as a
home ofﬁce/ teenage retreat.

67 Lime Avenue, Mildura
Ph: (03) 5021 2200

Set amongst other quality homes in this ﬁrst class location is this wonderful family home.
The home offers everything a family needs including 4 bedrooms main with WIR & ensuite,
a fantastic outdoor entertainment area and Access through to the yard sees a 6mx4m shed
with ﬂoor and power. With parklands just down the street and schools and shops within a
short walk, you will see why this home is hard to top for absolute Value for money.

First National believes this information is correct but itit does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information. You should
make your own enquiries and check the information. Certain
Certain information has been obtained from external sources and has not
been independently veriﬁed.
MW9-11-2007
MW6/3/2009

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MILDURA
608 Fourteenth Street

Home Buyers Guide

$260,000 - $279,000

$269,950

MILDURA
Lot 12 Lizlee Drive

MILDURA
20 The Boulevard

A GREAT FAMILY HOME OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

ONORATO DESIGNER HOMES

BIG ON SPACE - BIG ON VALUE

Lyle Massey 0418 505 507
Open Saturday 10.45 - 11.15

Tim Davey 0409 234 271
Open Saturday 12.00 - 1.00

Tim Aldridge 0407 239 917
Open Saturday 12.45 - 1.15

Dont want the hassle of building but would like a brand new home well this is the perfect
chance. This 3 bedroom brick veneer boasts a fantastic kitchen/dining area a seperate
lounge area, ensuite/WIR to main, powder room and natural gas heating. Outside is a family
friendly yard with plenty of room for the kids to play and only a stones throw from schools and
shops and with a rental valuation of approx $300pw.

MILDURA
637 San Mateo Avenue

$239,000 - $259,000

Onorato designer homes our proud to announce their exciting Summer Range H & L Package, enjoying 13.5 sq of living with under Roof line outdoor area & garage set up. Then enter
inside and appreciate the quality ﬁnish and style that Onorato homes deliver, features include
designer kitchen, open meals/family space, separate lounge room, smart ensuite to master
bedroom, ducted reverse Cycle, 3 bedrooms + study nook and extensive paving to complete
the package. Rent in the vicinity of $280-$290 per week.

$259,000

MILDURA
309 Walnut Avenue

$245,000 - $265,000

Any family looking for space will appreciate this home featuring huge bedrooms incl. ensuite
to main, 2 spacious living areas, massive kitchen, formal dining & large outdoor undercover
ent area with pitched roof and built in BBQ. Complete with low maint. yard, 6x4m shed &
only a stones throw from Centro Plaza, schools & parklands. With expected rental of $300pw
- investors should consider.

MILDURA
11 McLaren Court

$230,000 - $250,000

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This house represents unbeleiveable value for the asstute investor. The property consist of
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, huge separate lounge area, large open dining & 2nd living area
and timber kitchen. Outside is a 20x40 shed, BBQ area undercover and double carport. The
property is currently tenanted at $310 per week!!

3 Bedroom solid brick home offers space with separate rumpus room. From the modern
kitchen with d/w and gas appliances view oustanding pitched outdoor living area with ceiling
fans, complete with inground salt chlorinated pool, excellently located in quiet court.

Blending location, presentation and smart design, here is the perfect oppurtunity to enjoy low
maintenance living at its best. Featuring 3 bedrooms with ensuite and WIR to main, formal
lounge, modern kitchen and meals/family room. Wonderful outdoor area to sit back and relax
with landscaped gardens front & back. The ultimate low living townhouse in popular location,
close to centro & 15th St precinct. One look is all it will take.

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$219,000 - $239,000

Are you looking to build a brand new home but at an affordable price? Take advantage of
these unbeatable H&L Packages in Tower Estate one of Mildura’s newest and outstanding
subdivisons. These 3 bedroom brick veneer homes will comprise ensuite & WIR to main,
auto double garage, ducted gas heating and quality inclusions throughout. First home buyers
do the sums this really is unbelievable value!

With a short walk to CBD & Marina this quality BV home will impress, includes
seperate lounge room, 3 bedrooms all with Bir’s plus study/4th bedroom, open plan design
kitchen/meals space, 2 bathrooms including ensuite of master, ducted evaportive cooling and
Reverse Cycle heating/cooling for all year round comfort. Outside enjoys a double caport with
auto door, paved Bbq space, a ripper 18x12 shed complete with concrete ﬂoor & power and
handy direct lane access.

Tim Aldridge 0407 239 917

Tim Davey 0409 234 271

MILDURA
6 Tanduanat Court

$220,000 - $229,900

MILDURA
2/8 John Monash Boulevard

$219,000 - $239,000

HIGHLY STYLISH LIFESTYLE
What more could you wish for in easy living. This beautifully presented townhouse boasts all
of todays comforts which include 2b/r plus genuine study ensuite to main spacious open
living & meals area modern and well appointed kitchen tranquill outdoor living area &
complete with dbl garage and prime location.

Located in a sought after area in a private and peaceful court and only minutes from
schools,hostipals and Mildura’s CBD this updated 3 bedrooms brick veneer home with
main bedroom being fully renovated with WIR and ensuite boasts a spacious kitchen/meals
area,formal lounge, 2 bathrooms and a spacious family friendly backyard with great entertainment area. Complete with a double garage and shed this fantastic home also has an
approximate rental expectancy in the vicinity of $250-00 per week.

MERBEIN
35 Chaffey Street

GETAWAY FROM CITY LIFE

$230,000

A smart opportunity presents itself for all walks of life to enjoy this solid Brick home, features
3 bedrooms, cathedral ceiling and new ﬂoor coverings to lounge, cosy open ﬁre place, spacious kitchen with new 5 burner gas SS cooktops, and freshly updated bathroom. Outside
shows family sized backyard with shaddy undercover entertaining area, workmans shed and
the back drop of natural bushland

Tim Davey 0409 234 271

67 Lime Avenue, Mildura
Ph: (03) 5021 2200

This well cared for Bv Family home, enjoying new ﬂoor coverings to open lounge/meals
space, timber style kitchen, 3 bedrooms, separate games room and central bathroom.
Outside enjoys a large rear yard complete with 20x20 shed with direct double gate. Rent in
the vicinty of $250 to $260 per week.

Fred Goldsworthy 0407 532 506

MILDURA
203 Walnut Avenue

CHARACTER HOME FOR ALL AGES

$225,000

Set in a highly sought after westside location moments from private schools & CBD comes
this affordable opportunity to purchase this charming solid brick conite ﬁnish home. Features
include 3 bedrooms + study, formal lounge/dining, spacious updated kitchen, 2 bathrooms
with main being fully renovated, quality new ﬂoor coverings and separate kids play room.
Outside shows alfresco timber decking area, single car space with easy to maintain
surrounds. Tenant in place at $260 per weeki.

Tim Davey 0409 234 271

www.collieandtierney.com.au

Available now for resale is this two bedroom unit in Stage 2 offering neutral décor throughout,
large open plan living, r/cycle heating/cooling, covered outdoor entertaining area and made to
adaptable living standards. Princes Court Village is Sunraysia’s premier lifestyle village offering you independence and freedom in a secure enviroment and a location that’s A1.
Don’t miss this great opportunity - the perfect place to retire.

MERBEIN
377 Pashendale Avenue

$215,000 - $229,000

HOME WITH THE LOT
Rare 4 bedroom home with ensuite to main includes formal lounge open kitchen meals area
huge rumpus room for the kids to enjoy outdoor living area loads of shady trees heaps of
shedding for the handyman and all located in tanquill surrounds.

Tim Leng 0408 133 326
Open Saturday 1.00 - 1.30

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MILDURA
6 Zhoe Court

$210,000 - $225,000

$220,000

MILDURA
197 Twelfth Street

BURONGA
14 Summer Drive

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$197,000 - $219,000

IDEAL LOCATION

While you enjoy the shaded and paved outdoor entertainment area. Set on a spacious
779m2 this home has plenty of room for that growing family. Complete with 3 bedrooms and
offering a kitchen/ meals area, formal lounge/dinning area with ensuite to main bedroom, an
8x6m shed all in a quiet court location. If you are an investor looking to add to your portfolio
the expected rental is $250 per week.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING THATS FRESH AND MODERN

Opposite parklands in a most select central location close to schools, shops and transport is
this three bedroom home featuring new kitchen, new bathroom, ﬂoorboards, huge yard for
the kids and lined shed. All with very reliable tenant this property would make for an ideal
investment.

Lyle Massey 0418 505 507
Open Saturday 10.00-10.30

Judy Aitken 0418 502 302
Open Saturday 9.30 - 10.00

This modern 3 bedroom Bv home offers many features with open plan kitchen, casual dining/famliy area, seperate lounge room, master bedroom with Wir & ensuite including double
shower, plus central bathroom for guests. The home also shows double carport with auto
door, paved entertainment space & enjoys low maintaince living. Rent return in the vicinity of
$255 to $265 per week.

Picture perfect is this 3 bedroom character home. Features include high ceiling with ornate
cornice, big skirting boards & picture rail, formal lounge, separate meals area with neat
kitchen & bathroom, Natural gas connected and rear lane access. Great street appeal and
located only a short stroll from the city heart.

A great opportunity exists to secure and purchase this well presented character conite home,
positioned to a quality westside location just moments from murray river & CBD shopping.
The home offers delightful polished ﬂoorboards. high ceilings, updated kitchen separate
loungeroom, central bathroom and 3 bedrooms. Stepout side and enjoy the comforts of a
family sized yard complete with a 30 x 20 shed and direct access from single car space.

Tim Leng 0408 133 326
Open Saturday 11.30 - 12.00

Tim Davey 0409 234 271
Open Saturday 1.45-2.15

MERBEIN
8 Chaffey Park Drive West

$209,000

FAMILY COMFORT

IRYMPLE
10 Hassell Court

IDEAL LOCATION

Lyle Massey 0418 505 507

Now is the time to to take advantage of these unbelievable House & Land packages with only
4 available at this price, its not only unbeatable value but it gives you the chance to live in
one of Mildura’s newest and exciting subdivisions Ontario Green. Only a short stroll to 15th
street shopping precinct and schools, these brick veneer steel frame designed homes will
comprise 3 bedrooms with ensuite and WIR to main, auto garage, ducted gas heating with
solar hot water ﬁnished with quality inclusions and a rental approx $260-$270 per week. This
truely is an opportunity you cannot afford to miss. Dont be dissapointed contact today for
more details.

Lyle Massey 0418 505 507

$191,000 - $209,000

MILDURA
12 Noyce Court

$183,000 - $207,000

SAVE ON YOUR POWER BILL

IDEAL FAMILY HOME WITH LOCATION TO MATCH

This is truly an ideal family home in quiet and private location boating 2 generous living areas
well appointed timber kitchen renovated bathroom 3 bedrooms great outdoor living area well
maintained and presented gardens and close to shops transport and recreation ovals.

With the added bonus of its own solar panel power supply cutting power costs dramatically
this well presented , low maintenance 3 bedroom plus study home offers outstanding value
with a large formal lounge hosting built in bar, spacious kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Set on
large 933m2 allotment complete with large tradesmans shed, great court location and next
door to lovely parklands making this the perfect family home.

Clem De Rosa 0408 239 902

Robert J Stephens 0458 658 566
Open Saturday 10.0 0 - 10.30

Cheryl Reberger 0408 214 360
Open Saturday 12.45 - 1.15

CARDROSS
648 Dairtnunk Avenue

$185,000 - $205,000

MILDURA
14 Rosemont Avenue

$189,000 - $199,000

Complete family package is this three bedroom brick veneer home offering WIR and ensuite
to main bedroom, separate lounge with combustion heating, timber kitchen with meals area
leading out to large outdoor entertaining area with built in BBQ. To complete this package is a
24x15 fully lined and carpeted shed / party room, good size yard with ideal rear land access
for easy storage of boats, caravans etc. Moments to Centro Plaza and schools.

MILDURA
91 Pasadena Grove

CHARACTER HOME

WHAT A WONDERFUL STARTER

Rare vinyard in popular cardross location boasting 2 dwellings which are main house 4
bedroom spacious lounge meals kitchen area and outdoor bungalow also small 2br home
currently leased at $95pw includes bay shed some basic plant and equipment 8.7mgls water
all under ohs perfect for hobby block or redeveopment.

This charming character home comprising two very large bedrooms, separate fully lined shed
with air conditioning currently used as an ofﬁce, timber ﬂoorboards, ornate cornices, separate
building outside hosting 2nd toilet / laundry and shower would make an ideal ﬁrst home. To
complete this package is a 3mx8m covered outdoor area and 5mx5m shed - with nothing to
do makes this home very appealing to ﬁrst home buyers.

Clem De Rosa 0408 239 902
Open Saturday 12.30 - 1.15

Tim Aldridge 0407 239 917
Open Saturday 12.00 - 12.30

Tim Leng 0408 133 326

PERFECT LIFESTYLE

MILDURA
199 San Mateo Avenue

$170,000 - $180,000

MERBEIN
14 Box Street

$180,000

Laura Reberger

$199,000

Kick off your rental portfolia or escape the rent cycle with this great 3 bedroom home quietly
located within close proximity to schools, shops, parklands and transport. Features 3
bedrroms, formal lounge updated kitchen, laundry, bathroom and a separate rumpus room at
rear for the kids. Outside is a pergola area for entertaining and BBQ’s with a great sized yard.
Convenietly located close to everything, this truly is a great way to kick off in the market with
a home that offers plenty of Value.

MERBEIN
4 Smith Street

$170,000 - $190,000

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FIRST HOME BUYER OR DEVELOPERS OPPORTUNITY

TRUE CHARACTER HOME

REAL VALUE FOR MONEY

Rarely does this type of property come along so close to Mildura’s city heart, this 3 bedroom
home is set on 1058sqm and features rear lane access which makes it ideal if you were looking to turn it into a 3-4 unit site. If you are a ﬁrst home buyer then come and inspect and you
will ﬁnd that this is an ideal starter for those wanting to be in a prime location.

Sitting on 1/4 acre this weatherboard home has a perfect blend of periord ﬁnish and true
location to local schools , sporting ovals & parlands. Features include 3 bedrooms + study,
9ft ceilings, two living spaces open plan kitchen/meals, and central bathroom for family living.
Outside shows a ripper backyard with 2 smart sheds one a 20x16(approx)and the other a
15x8(approx) plus direct lane access and a large under cover pitched roof BBQ entertaining
space, making this perfect for all walks of life.

This immaculate homewill impress all who view. Boasting 3 bedrooms and a utility room
which is perfect for home ofﬁce or study, formal lounge, well appointed kitchen with meals
area, inviting o/door ent area perfect for those summer BBQ’s and great sized yard with a
fantastic 20’x40’ft work shed. All this and more situated only a short walk to popular schools,
Parklands & Merbein CBD.

Tim Davey 0409 234 271

Tim Leng 0408 133 326

Lyle Massey 0418 505 507
Open Saturday 11.30 - 12.00

67 Lime Avenue, Mildura
Ph: (03) 5021 2200

www.collieandtierney.com.au

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MERBEIN
170 Commercial Street

$179,000

$145,000 - $165,000

MILDURA
141 Magnolia Avenue

FOR SALE
117 - 119 Lemon Avenue, MILDURA

$149,000

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BEAT THAT RENT TRAP

AFFORDABLE INNER CITY LIVING

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

In this affordable home ldeally located only a short walk to Merbein CBD. Set on a huge block
over 1/4 acre in size with rear lane access to a work shed with ﬂoor and power this property
has room to move. Renovated home inside features 2 good size bedrooms with smaller 3rd,
open living and neat timber kitchen with mod appliances. ideal ﬁrst home or investment with
rent around $190pw

Ideal investment or ﬁrst home opportunity within a short stroll to the Mildura City Heart
shopping precident, Murray River, Mildura’s new Marina and schools. Solid three bedroom
home currently returning $185pw with two toilets, rear lane access, double garage and shed.
If your searching for an affordable inner city home or investment you must not miss this one. .

2 titles in one and zoned mix use, allows developers the opportuity to create 2 dwellings or
explore commercial useage of this property. Being inner city and having rear Lane access
the options are endless subject to council approval. Existing dwelling on the property is in an
urgent need of repair or start “The Bulldozer”, attracts a total rental of $150pwk. Site area of
649m2. Contact me to discuss.

Tim Leng 0408 133 326
Open Saturday 12.15 - 12.45

Tim Aldridge 0407 239 917
Open Saturday 10.45 - 11.15

Trevor Rogers 0409 506 377

$135,000 - $160,000

SUNNYCLIFFS
76 Pawson Avenue

$157,500

REDD CLIFFS
7 Elinda Court

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NEAT TOWNHOUSE

RURAL HOME SITE WITH PERMIT
Approx 19 acres of elevated rural land in sunnycliffs with permit just issued, wonderful new
home site, Planted but not worked , existing ramsay rootstock, 7.3 mgs water plus 35 hp
pump. with undervine sprinklers. Possibilities are endless.

Solid built and well maintained two bedroom townhouse featuring large formal lounge,
combined kitchen/meals, evap cooling, neat garden, 10x10 garden shed and single carport.
Nestled in quiet court location close to town centre this townhouse would be ideally suited to
those just starting out or retirees.

Neat two bedroom unit featuring near new kitchen, near new timber look ﬂooring to living
area, reverse cycle air con , evap cooling, huge open plan living, very spacious bathroom,
private back yard, paved outdoor living area, garden shed and more. If you are searching for
an investment property returning $220 per week then this unit is perfect.

Positioned on 948m2 allotment is this three bedroom weatherboard home moments to
number one oval and schools. Complete with renovated kitchen and bathroom, 2mx8m undercover area and large rear yard. With all these features in mind this affordale home would
certainly appeal to ﬁrst home buyers

Set within walking distance to the 15th street shopping centre, enjoying all the beneﬁts in
a secure westside location are these two units featuring open plan living, central bathroom
and two large bedrooms, outside shows low maintenance living with enclosed single carport.
These townhouses would ideally suit ﬁrst home buyer or investor.

Freshly renovated and looking smick this 3 bedroom home takes the cake. with a new paint
job inside and out, and lovely polished ﬂoorboards, there,s nothing left for you to do except
light up the barbie and celebrate. You’re off to a beautiful start!

Investors note with a 7% return this property is well worth considering featuring large 608m2
allotment, original 20x12 shed, huge lounge, original kitchen and three good sized bedrooms.
This affordable beauty with an expected rental return of $180 - 190 per week must not be
missed.

Separately titled are these 2 units each 2 bedrooms with long term tenants in place paying
$150.00 and $165.00 per week respectively. Unit 2 totally refurbished, new ﬂoor coverings,
kitchen and reverse cycle air conditioning. Both with secure yards close to river and schools.

CHOICE WESTSIDE INVESTMENT
Currently tenanted to ideal tenants and
returning $250pw, with long term lease in
place, this well presented home features
three bedrooms, two separate living
areas, well appointed kitchen, natural gas
heating, paved covered outdoor ent. area,
fernery, fantastic 20x16 shed and low maint
gardens.

LOW PRICE, TOP LOCATION

Tim Aldridge 0407 239 917

Tim Aldridge 0407 239 917

Tim Leng 0408 133 326

MILDURA $145,000 - $155,000
3 Victoria Court

Trevor Rogers 0409 506 377

$75,000

R/VALE $255,000 - $275,000
44 Damascus Road

MILDURA
$239,950
3/394 Walnut Avenue

DELIGHTFUL RURAL HOME
This 3 bedroom home with BIR’s and
ceiling fan to main, bathroom toilet. Cooling
,heating by reverse cycle A/con as well as
combustion heating in large lounge to an
open kit/dining walk out to a outdoor area
surrounded by lawns , gardens and shady
trees.This home also has 4 car locked
garage and two good sized sheds all set
on set on 1/2 ac fenced block

SAVE THE BEST TO LAST
Top qualiy 3 bedroom townhouse close to
centro, with a bus stop at the front door.
Features dream kitchen, spacious living,
3 bedrooms all with robes, ducted reverse
cycle air, paved yard, magic gardens, 2
garden sheds, double garage with remote
door, and security gates at the entrance to
the complex. Your search is ﬁnally over!

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7% RETURNS, DO THE SUMS!
This beautifully renovated 3b/r + study
home is currently being leased for 12
months at $230 per week. Only a short
stroll to the CBD, close to Tafe, sporting
ovals & featuring formal lounge, open plan
kitchen/dinning, boasting n/gas heating,
evap cooling & new n/gas solar hot water,
Outside are low maintenace gardens, 10ft
x14ft concrete shed, entertainment area.

Lyle Massey 0418 505 507

67 Lime Avenue, Mildura
Ph: (03) 5021 2200

Build your dream home on this superb
size block of 1009m2. Located in prime
position in Ambassador Estate. Short walk
to township, rear lane access & all services
available. Truly a wonderful value new
home site.

www.collieandtierney.com.au

Fred Goldsworthy 0407 532 506

Judy Aitken 0418 502 302

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KINGS BILLABONG
Carra Court

From $125,000

$123,500

DARETON
16 Neilpo Street

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$79,500

MILDURA
Unit 27, 373 Deakin Avenue
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RURAL RESIDENTIAL KINGS BILLABONG

NEAT, COMPLETE AND CHEAP

PARADISE SURROUNDS YOU

1 acre allotments in prestige location offering town water and sewerage ample room to be
flexibile in design and life style.
If your looking for space and location you cannot go past Carra Crt.

Compare the value around town! You can move straight into this 3 bedroom home and have
nothing to do. The carpet is fresh, new paint, new evap cooler, separate lounge and all sitting
on 1012m2 block of land. Outside is a shed, BBQ area, carport and this property will rent in
the vacinity of $190 per week!

This comfortable bed sitter unit is surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens lawns, pond,
pool and tennis court. At this price the unit would be absolutely perfect for a retired couple,
first home buyer, holiday accomodation or uni student. You can enjoy all the additional
benefits for such a small price.

Trevor Rogers 0409 506 377

Matt Mason 0438 274 258

Judy Aitken 0418 502 302
Open Saturday 11.00 - 11.30

Ambassador Estate RED CLIFFS

MILDURA
Ontario Avenue

$85,000 per acre (67 acre bundle)

$145,000 - $165,000

MILDURA
16 Mimosa Avenue
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BEST VALUE LAND IN SUNRAYSIA
Ambassador Estate situated in the heart of Red Cliffs. Walk to schools, sporting ovals,
shops the lot. What more do you need for the ideal family environment. Allotments ranging
from 400m2 to 2600m2. do a deal today, you wont buy better Land prices starting from an
incredibly $40,000

Tim Leng 0408 133 326

67 Lime Avenue, Mildura
Ph: (03) 5021 2200

OUTSTANDING HORTICULTURAL & RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITY

Truly rare opportunity to purchase 67 acres of beautifully elevated residential zoned land
with all services avaiable to boundary & the option of securing the expected high yielding
2011 crop. This property is ideal for future re-development (STCA) & with Mildura’s forecast
population growth being one of the highest in regional Aust, this propety is ideal for future
development. Other improvements inc 4 br home, 2 work sheds & substantial office.

Tim Aldridge 0407 239 917

A PERFECT STARTER OR INVESTMENT

This absolute immaculate, well cared for weatherboard home has stood the test of time.
Offering three bedrooms, original kitchen, formal lounge, evap cooling/natural gas heating,
single carport, 15x3 (approx) shed, rain water tank and good size yard. Positioned centrally
to CBD, Centro Plaza and all amenities and complete with bedroom furniture this charming
home would make a perfect starter or investment at expected rental return of $195 per week.

Cheryl Reberger 0408 214 360
Open Saturday 12.00 - 12.30

Laura Reberger

www.collieandtierney.com.au

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PROPERTY details

It Will Take Your
Breath Away

Address:
6/221-223 Adams St, Wentworth
Price:
Offers over $165,000

· Great entry level home on the river
· 2 bedroom immaculate unit overlooking Darling River
· Spacious lounge/dining area functional kitchen
· Fully furnished. Private boat ramp and lock up garage.
· Panoramic River Views from all living areas.
Agent’s Comments: At this price it won’t last the weekend.

The Complete
Family Package.
Located in a quiet court is this family orientated home.
The property features 3 bedrooms, main with ensuite & W.I.R.,

fully fenced pool to keep the kids entertained all summer long.
When it comes to location Centro, Mildura South Primary School
& the Fifteenth Street shopping strip just around the corner,

67 Lime Avenue, Mildura
Ph: (03) 5021 2200

www.collieandtierney.com.au
there is no doubt you have all you need on your doorstep. Worth

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Mildura

55 Riverside Avenue Mildura

2 Amy Court Mildura

1 Essex Court

FIRST
RELEASE

On The West Side

Enjoying an outstanding location with pleasant street appeal is this
ideal family home. Enjoys four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, huge study / What A Find!
rumpus room and L shaped lounge dining and kitchen with electric Nestled away in a quiet Westside court is this beautifully presented three bedroom, 2 bathroom home with multiple living areas, quality
cooking and dishwasher. Outside offers a covered and paved outdoor kitchen with new stainless steel upright stove & dishwasher. Complimenting the property is natural gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling,
living area, good sized garden shed and double carport. Returning extensive tiling through the living zones, large windows overlooking a leafy yard, double carport with remote, good shedding & well
established gardens & trees. Hard to fault & would make an impressive family home or very astute investment.
$275.00 per week
Price
$239,950
Inspect Sat 2.45-3.15pm
Contact Ashley Burns 0408 618 294

Within walking distance to the city centre & on our popular westside
is this thoughtfully designed 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offering
formal lounge, casual meals - family & formal dining or very spacious
study. Completing the picture is a functional kitchen overlooking a leafy
courtyard garden, sparkling inground pool, good sized garden shed &
double carport. All sited on 888 sqm with bus stop right out the front.
Smart investment or affordable family home.....the choice is yours.

This perfectly presented home is located in a much sought after
Westside location surrounded by quality homes. Comprising a
wide entrance hall with charming leadlight feature & dado boards,
2 spacious living areas, 5 bedrooms all with built in robes & ceiling
fans, ensuite, study, kitchen with dishwasher, walk in pantry & a
large laundry making it an ideal family home. Picture rails, a new
ducted evaporative air conditioner, natural gas log fire & abundant
storage space are just some of the additional features. Tranquil
vine covered verandah, paved outdoor entertainment area & low
maintenance established gardens compliment this impressive home.
Set on a generous 1175 sq. m allotment with a double carport plus
easy side access for a boat or caravan into the rear yard & great
9m x 5m air conditioned shed. Truly something special!

Absolute Indulgence

Set on an elevated 1.71 acres, boasting some 50 sq, comprises 4
bedrooms, ensuite to main, study, formal & informal living areas with
panoramic views, dream kitchen & meals area with all the modern
conveniences including floor heating.There is a billiard room, complete
with built in bar & cellar. Set in delightfully manicured surrounds, with
filtered town water, direct river access & pump, including 3 Megs water
entitlement, fully automated watering systems. Agents in conjunction.
Price
POA
Inspect
By Appointment
Contact
Justin Grogan 0408 502 361

Come home to this charming, friendly residence surrounded by
lush established gardens. The 4 bedroom home includes ensuite to
master br, separate living areas, large kitchen dining room, combustion
heating & evaporative air. Outside boasts a large shed with concrete
floor & power, massive undercover entertaining area with fans just
perfect for parties, fenced veggie garden, abundance of fruit trees &
all this is set on a large 3/4 of an acre allotment close to town.
Price
$340,000-$355,000
Inspect By Appointment
Contact Jason Lawler 0417 248 002

53 Wood Street Trentham

Sturt Highway

The High Life

Four Bedroom Family Home

Your children will love growing up in this exciting family home with 4 bedrooms all with built in robes, master with ensuite, large living areas, This rare riverfront property sit perched on one of the highest points in the district & commands 180 Degree river views, consisting of 80 metres
polished floor boards, combustion heating, reverse cycle & evap air. Outside boasts a large undercover entertaining area, brick workshop & of your very own river front with staircase access to boat landing, this property is ideal for the family that loves their water sports & nature at
is best. The 4 bedroom home has been extensively renovated & is a delight to inspect, features include iron bark timber floors, marble gas fire
delightful gardens, all in a great location.
place, stunning kitchen with island bench, Caesar stone tops, walk in pantry & gas cooking. The home has open plan living with views from every
room. The home sits on almost two acres with landscaped gardens & shed.Too many things to mention a private inspection a must.
Price
Offers Over $950,000
Price
$245,000
Inspect By Appointment
Inspect Sat 1.00-1.30pm
Contact Jason Lawler 0417 248 002
Contact Jason Lawler 0417 248 002

Mildura

178 Ontario Avenue Mildura

3 Sirius Court Mildura

719 Fourteenth Street

FIRST
RELEASE

Sunraysia’s Best Value 5 Bedroom

Perfect Location

Located in a popular new estate with irresistible street appeal this home
has ample on offer. Enjoys 5 genuine bedrooms, huge open plan kitchen
Approximately 6 years old this well presented home consists of 2 living areas, 3 bedrooms (ensuite & BIR to master bedroom), main & family zone, adjoining lounge overlooking decked & covered outdoor
bathroom & powder room, nice kitchen with gas hot plates, electric oven, pantry & dishwasher. Features include split system & evaporative air living, low maintenance garden & shed. All positioned on a 740 sqm
conditioning, double carport & paved pergola area on a low maintenance 507 sqm allotment. Situated in a quiet court on the desirable west allotment with a current rental return of approx $350 per week.
side close to Ranfurley school, hospitals & Centro Plaza. All at a price you can afford.
Price
Offers Over $230,000
Price
$265,000-$295,000
Price
$195,000-$205,000
Inspect By Appointment
Inspect By Appointment
Inspect By Appointment
Contact
Faye
Scherger
0407
212
860
Contact Ashley Burns 0408 618 294
Contact Faye Scherger 0407 212 860
Stockdale & Leggo believes this information is correct but it does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information.You should make your own enquiries & check the information. Please note: open inspections are subject to change.
If your family requires easy access to schools, shops, golf course or
hospitals then this 3 bedroom brick veneer home situated in a great
Westside location is perfect for you. Featuring open plan living, neat
kitchen & bathroom, split system & evaporative air conditioning & a
great paved outdoor entertainment area. There is also plenty of car
accommodation with a double carport & a handy 12’ x 22’ shed.

5023 5000 107 Eighth Street, Mildura

MW101210

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Testimonial
Adriano,
We wish to thank you & your company for your assistance in allowing us achieve our goal of buying our first home in Merbein recently.You gave us all the necessary
information in allowing us both to make informed decisions. We now know how important it was to listen to your useful advice & with the aid of our family making the right
decisions.You & your company, Stockdale & Leggo were professional at all times & we would not hesitate in referring you to any of our family or friends. Job well done!
Thankyou, Danny Robinson and Deanna Ganci
Mildura

1/373 San Mateo Avenue Mildura

22 Philippa Crescent Mildura

Lot 23 Bridge Way Dockside

NEW
PRICE

Clean As A Whistle

On offer for sale is this well loved quality 2 bedroom unit which is sure
to please. Within walking distance to the Gateway Tavern & Centro, Comfortable & Classy
the positioning could not be better. With good open plan living & split Newly constructed 3 br, 2 bathroom home with modern kitchen boasting solid stone bench tops, mirror tone cabinets & 900mm free
system heating cooling, ceiling fans throughout, BIR’s in both bedrooms, standing gas oven. His & her basins in the ensuite with floor to ceiling tiles in both bathrooms & very practical powder room. BIR’s & WIR
low maintenance yard, small entertaining area, security blinds, car to the main bedroom. Down lights & refreshingly high ceilings lead you through the home, fitted with ducted r/c & solar gas boosted hot
water. All on a compact, low maintenance allotment. Rental appraisal of $280-$300pw.
accommodation plus more, it is made for great living. Inspect today!
Price
$140,000
Inspect By Appointment
Contact Adriano Aiello 0438 075 747

Great opportunity exists to purchase one of the last remaining
allotments at Dockside Mildura Marina, within this delightful setting
you will be able to enjoy all that this development has to offer, with
breath taking views across the widest part of the marina basin & the
Mildura Marina Hotel that is soon to commence construction this is
an offer not to be missed - an absolute rarity.

Opportunity to purchase a Berth at Dockside Mildura, Comprising
2x4 Meter (8 meter wide) by 25 meter in depth total of some 190
m2 approx of freehold berth, on the outer side of the Dockside
Bridge towards the River, ideal for any sized houseboat with no
height restrictions. Won’t last.
Price
$210,000 Offers Invited
Inspect
By Appointment
Contact Justin Grogan 0408 502 361

16A Cureton Avenue Mildura

1/25 Eulinga Drive

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Very neat and tidy, well located two bedroom unit with an A class tenant
Attractive from the street is this very neat & tidy 2 bedroom
paying some $175.00 per week. Hard to fault & offering an open floor
townhouse within walking distance to the city centre. Offers a very Speculate To Accumulate
functional floor plan with formal lounge, separate kitchen meals This prime located dwelling offers a lot to be desired. On offer is approx ½ acre allotment with proximity to the new & upcoming Marina. plan, built in robes to both bedrooms & a spacious kitchen. Outside is
& a walk through bathroom. A low maintenance yard with paved The home comprises of a quality 3 bedroom weather board home with updated kitchen, BIR’s, ceiling fans, good size living area plus lots surrounded by established gardens, garden shed & single carport.
outdoor living, garden shed & car accommodation complete the more. Externally are the great views of the Marina, yard size large enough to house animals & pets, shedding with power, concrete & water,
all of which holds huge potential. Inspect today!
picture. Approx rental return of $190.00 p.w.
Auction Sat 15th January 2011 at 11.30am On Site
Terms
10% Deposit, Balance 30 Days
Price
$150,000
Price
Offers Over $160,000
Inspect By Appointment
Inspect By Appointment
Inspect By Appointment
Contact
Adriano
Aiello
0438
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747
Contact Ashley Burns 0408 618 294
Contact Ashley Burns 0408 618 294

Offering excellent street appeal, situated on a ¾ acre of land
this 3 bedroom home has something for everyone. Positioned
on outskirts of Mildura on the popular Walnut Avenue allowing
for a private rural feel with the convenience of town living.
Spend your days swimming in your own in ground pool with its
resort style features or simply lazing around under the shade
sails listening to the birds sing. A fantastic pergola looking out
to the private & secure leafy backyard is the perfect place
to watch the sun set or entertain well into the night. Large
shedding for the tools & toys with side access into the back Picture Perfect
On approx. 3300 m2 with approx 60 citrus trees with an income, the home
yard for the caravans & boats. Endless amounts of green spongy itself offers 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets, large open planned living, fully
lawn allow for the kids to play & roll around with the pets.
fitted kitchen plus under the home is a fully self contained unit with kitchen/
living, sep. bedroom plus sep. bathroom/toilet facility, garage plus loads of
Lifestyle & realistic price. Inspect today.

Price
$250,000-$270,000
Price
$140,000-$155,000
Inspect By Appointment
Inspect By Appointment
Contact Ian Miers 0428 586 205
Contact Faye Scherger 0407 212 860
Stockdale & Leggo believes this information is correct but it does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information.You should make your own enquiries & check the information. Please note: open inspections are subject to change.

Sales

MW101210

5023 5000

Ashley Burns

Ian Miers

Adriano Aiello

Faye Scherger

Jason Lawler

Sam Boake

Justin Grogan

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Buronga

174 Pitman Avenue Mildura

430 Walnut Avenue Red Cliffs

125 Jacaranda Street

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Currently leased for 12 months at $260.00 per week is this large
3 bedroom family home. Features include a double lock up garage, Your Search Is Over
pitched roof paved pergola area, fully secure yard and above ground Located in a great spot & with a realist price is for sale this 3 bedroom plus study home. Features include kitchen/dining & separate
lounge, ample storage throughout & timber flooring. Outside you have a great sized allotment of approx 650 m2, secure double car
swimming pool. Other features include a large kitchen, separate
accommodation, access into rear yard & shedding. Inspect today!
lounge, gas heating and ducted evaporative cooling.

Tidy 3 bedroom home on generous allotment & offers updated Three bedroom conite home in a central location offering lounge, This delightful 3 bedroom family home facing Kalimna Drive offers
kitchen & bathroom, near new floor coverings throughout, kitchen/meals and 3 spacious bedrooms. Currently tenanted and outstanding buying. The home includes generous sized rooms all with
evaporative cooling, electric heating. Rental appraisal of $175 per returning $170.00 per week, this one quickly adds up to an outstanding BIR’S, large spacious lounge, wheelchair friendly bathroom & kitchen
with gas cooking, dishwasher & meals area. Outside boasts security
week.
investment opportunity with a very low entry price.
shutters, 20 x 20 powered workshop, secure fully fenced yard & all this
in a very convenient location close to Centro, schools & bus stop.

877-879 Fourteenth Street Mildura

42 Hornsey Park Mildura

Investor’s Be Quick,Very Quick!

Genuinely priced with no work required other than finding the right
tenant, is this quality 3 bedroom & study home. Features include Why Buy Second Hand?...New Is Cheaper!
polished floor boards, reverse cycle heating/ cooling, great living Buy off the plan saving on Stamp Duty & invest in your future now. House & Land package consisting of 3 bedrooms, a two-way bathroom,
areas, covered car accommodation, secure rear yard with access, walk in robe, r/c heating/cooling, separate toilet & laundry. Once completed potential rental return of approx. $210-$220 per week.
all in modern colours & design this home will sprint out the door.
Rental expectation is $195 to $205 per week. Also great for first
home buyers looking to enter the market.
Price
From $179,000
Price
$155,000
Inspect By Appointment
Inspect By Appointment
Contact Sam Boake 0400 658 461
Contact Adriano Aiello 0438 075 747

Spacious 3 bedroom conite home in a central location on Fourteenth
Street. Enjoys L-shaped lounge dining, light & bright kitchen & all
bedrooms are of a good size. The back yard is large enough for the
kids and the pets & the property offers a single carport. Great first
home or smart investment (Returning $175 per week)....choice is
yours!
Price
$155,000-$165,000
Inspect By Appointment
Contact Ashley Burns 0408 618 294

Circa 1950 homestead of 3 bedrooms, great sized lounge, new kitchen Very neat & tidy is this spacious three bedroom home with ample
& modern bathroom. Sited on approx 4000 sqm with established living space including formal lounge & a light & bright kitchen adjoining
trees & gardens. Offers an outside workshop, 4 bay implement shed, formal dining. Comforts on offer include gas heating (x 2), wall
several storage / garden sheds ample water storage (1.5 meg) plus mounted air conditioning (x 2) & the home has been freshly painted.
rainwater tanks & close to Merbein township on a sandy ridge.
On a huge allotment with adequate shedding this is tailor made for
the astute first home buyer or someone wanting to downsize.

Positioned on the river strip, only a stones throw from Murray - Space & Lifestyle
Darling junction this character home will suit those looking for size
Located in Koorlong & on an approx ¾ acre allotment is this well loved 4 bedroom plus rumpus/study home. Town water & natural gas
& location. Enjoys three sizeable bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, huge open
connected to this home and list of inclusions are ceiling fans throughout, dishwasher, large nat gas cooker, rainwater tanks, and shedding plus lots
plan rumpus with wet bar, casual meals - dining & a formal lounge with
more. Walk the kids across the road to school, this is an easy location to live in.
wood heating. Outside is a leafy delight with large decked alfresco,
good shedding & a good old fashion vegie patch. Great family home. Auction Sat 18th December 2010 at 11.00am On Site
Terms 10% Deposit, Balance 30 Days
Price
$360,000
Inspect Sun 1.00-1.30pm
Inspect By Appointment
Contact Adriano Aiello 0438 075 747
Contact Ashley Burns 0408 618 294

Dareton

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32 Riverview Drive Robinvale

116 Malaya Road Robinvale

Offering some 34 acres of freehold land with absolute Murray River
frontage, native bushland along with towering River Red Gums.
Includes an old dwelling, 72 megs general security water & a building
envelope. Your chance to own your own waterfront property only
minutes from Abbotsford Bridge & the townships of Wentworth &
Merbein.
Price
$300,000-$330,000
Inspect By Appointment
Contact Ashley Burns 0408 618 294

8 Kennedy Street Euston

31a Maher Street

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Offering rare river views is this most affordable vacant allotment in
Dareton’s most popular location. Enjoying some 875 sqm and within
walking distance to the “Coomy Club” and the river / boat ramp, this
rare opportunity is sure to be the talk of the town.
Price
$59,000
Inspect By Appointment
Contact Ashley Burns 0408 618 294

On The Rivers Edge

Older style 4 bedroom dwelling positioned in shady surrounds &
on approximately 2500 sqm within an easy stroll to the rivers edge
& only a few minutes drive into the Robinvale township. Superb
opportunity to redevelop into an enviable lifestyle property or
renovate into a great “weekender”. INSPECTION IS A MUST.
Auction Today 10th Dec 2010 at 12.30pm On Site
Terms 10% Deposit, Balance 60 Days
Inspect Today from 12noon
Contact Ashley Burns 0408 618 294

Coomealla

856 River Road

Hard To Believe The Return

Low Maintenance

Neat & tidy 3 bedroom home with pleasant street appeal. Sited on a Offering a very deceiving & most spacious floor plan is this attractive
large allotment with good fencing this home is within walking distance 2 bedroom plus rumpus or 3rd bedroom townhouse in the heart of
to all the town has to offer. Enjoying a long standing tenant who treats Euston. Enjoys an open plan lounge - meals - kitchen, semi ensuite
the home as their own & showing excellent returns of $180.00 per to the master, 2 toilets & a large separate rumpus / activity room.
Reverse cycle air, gas heating, covered & paved outdoor living / car
week. Hard to fault!
accommodation with rear access complete the picture.
Price
$169,000
Price
$129,000
Inspect By Appointment
Inspect By Appointment
Contact Ashley Burns 0408 618 294
Contact Ashley Burns 0408 618 294

Set on 4.5 acres with frontage to the Murray River is this showpiece property with majestic views. Boasts 3 large bedrooms, (main with
ensuite & WIR), plus study/office, open plan fully fitted kitchen with DW, superb living areas overlooking the river, ducted vacuum system,
double garage with auto door, has full water irrigation, plus your very own boat ramp, covered & paved outdoor living area & huge indoor
heated in-ground pool plus spa.

Neat & tidy two bedroom unit close to both the Centro Shopping precinct & the city centre. Enjoys a lounge room with airconditioning & electric
heating, spacious kitchen with electric cooking, 2 good sized bedrooms with ceiling fans & spacious bathroom with separate laundry. Outside is
a real treat with covered & paved outdoor living, built in BBQ, great sized garden shed & secure remote access car garaging. Great investment
opportunity or secure live in option.

Stockdale & Leggo believes this information is correct but it does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information.You should make your own enquiries & check the information. Please note: open inspections are subject to change.

If charm, looks & appeal count then this lovely cream weatherboard home ‘Circa 1930’s’ will win your heart.
Alluring period features include double front doors opening to large formal entry, original sash windows,
polished floorboards, wide timber skirtings, open fireplace, picture rails, decorative ceiling roses, natural
gas/ducted heating and three large bedrooms two with built-in robes. Step outside from the neat timber
kitchen/meals to a quaint decked undercover area and a hedged path which leads to a large fully paved
open entertaining area all enhanced by an absolute low maintenance yard. In premier position within
walking distance to CBD, restaurants and schools this heart warmer will impress.

Collie & Tierney

MW101210

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Home Buyers Guide

MainPoint Southbank
Apartments, the Stylish,
New City-side Address
Melbourne’s most experienced inner-city
residential property developer, Central Equity,
is proud to announce the launch of MainPoint
Southbank Apartments, providing 43 levels
of stylish, city-side living. Southbank is
strategically located at the doorstep of the
CBD to the North, the Botanical Gardens
and St Kilda Blvd to the East, South wharf to
the west and vibrant South Melbourne to the
South. MainPoint is at the centre of the best
Melbourne has to offer.
Since 1992, Central Equity has pioneered inner
city living, playing a major role in transforming
Southbank into a vibrant residential precinct by
developing over 60% of all existing apartments
in Southbank. .
MainPoint offers buyers a variety of one, two
or three bedroom apartments, with over 50
sophisticated designs to choose from.
Style and elegance are the theme throughout.
Spacious living areas feature double glazed
floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto either
a balcony or terrace and many of apartments
have views of the city, or across Albert Park or
Port Phillip Bay.
Stunning new kitchens feature the latest
composite stone bench tops, high gloss
cupboards and contemporary stainless steel
appliances.
Sparkling, fully tiled bathrooms also feature
composite stone vanity tops, high gloss
cupboards and European single lever mixer
taps. A washer dryer is also included in every
apartment.
Exclusive resident facilities include a heated
indoor pool and well equipped gymnasium.
Excellent security features like keyless building
entry and security intercoms are complemented
by a dedicated concierge. Apartments are
cabled for Foxtel and include broadband data
points in the living areas & bedrooms.
Residents of MainPoint Southbank Apartments
will benefit from Southbank’s prime location
between the CBD and cosmopolitan South
Melbourne. Southbank is now a destination in
itself, contributing to Melbourne’s international
reputation for livability and culture. There is a
myriad of cafes, bistros and restaurants to
choose from and the arts and entertainment
precinct includes the Arts Centre, National
Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Recital
Centre and Malthouse Theatre among its key

attractions. Sport lovers are close to the MCG,
the Tennis Centre and more.
In the very heart of Southbank, you’ll find
Crown Entertainment Complex with numerous
restaurants, the Casino, cinemas, bowling
and a theatre. Also nearby is the Melbourne
Convention and Exhibition Centre, the largest
convention space in the Southern Hemisphere.
Southbank is also a short walk or tram ride
to Federation Square, Sidney Myer Music
Bowl, the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic
Centre, Albert Park Public Golf Course and
the Melbourne Grand Prix.
Around the corner from Main Point, is
South Melbourne where you’ll find yourself
surrounded by character and style as you
wander past the cafes and boutiques of
Clarendon and Coventry Streets, to the hustle
and bustle of the South Melbourne Markets.
From MainPoint you can easily access beautiful
parks and gardens. You can walk, cycle or tram
to the Botanical Gardens, Kings Domain,
Queen Victoria Gardens and Alexandra
Gardens
There is ample shopping nearby and Southbank
has easy access to Melbourne’s premier schools
and tertiary institutions.
Early purchasers at MainPoint will save
thousands of dollars in Government Stamp
Duty by buying off the plan. An initial
10% deposit is payable and the balance on
completion.
Purchasers living in regional and rural areas
can take advantage of the great range of after
sales services provided. Through their wholly
owned subsidiary management company,
MICM Property, Central Equity offers leasing,
property management, owners corporation,
and re-sale services.
2 bed apartments start at $499,000 and there
is a range of 1,2 & 3 bedroom apartments
available. Further information is available at
www.mainpoint.com.au , by calling 9278 8888
or by visiting the brand new MainPoint display
at 241-243 City Rd, Southbank.
MainPoint Southbank Apartments sets a new
standard in sophisticated, city-side living.
What: MainPoint Apartments
Where: 241 - 243 City Road, Southbank
Developer: Central Equity Group
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The wedding was at a winery… the reception at another. Yes, wineries featured large in the plans
of recent newlyweds Hayley Cameron and Aaron Finch. The couple was married at Trentham
Estate on the mighty Murray River, while the venue for the reception for their 80-plus family and
friends was Wooden Eye Estate.

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The Maid of Honour was Carly Lewis, and the Best Man Brendon Giddings. The bridesmaid
was Bronwyn Lambert, and the groomsman Brent Johns. Guests travelled from far and wide for
the nuptials, including Townsville, Young, Darwin, Melbourne and Adelaide. A feature of the
reception was a ﬁreworks display that surprised and wowed guests

A group of Melbourne-based botanical artists have set out on a mission to emulate a feat accomplished 150 years ago, following
in the footsteps of German surgeon and botanical collector Hermann Beckler – a member of the Burke and Wills expedition.
The group’s aim is to collect, preserve, document and paint 120 plant species – the same species Dr Beckler collected during the
expedition in 1860 – in and around the Menindee Lakes. It’s a scientific expedition that could take years, with these artists…

Making science visible
through art
By VINNIE RODI
IT’S been 150 years since Robert O’Hara Burke and William
John Wills led an expedition
of 19 men on a daunting
task, with their intent to cross
Australia from Melbourne to
the Gulf of Carpentaria – a
distance of some 3250 kilometres.
At the time most of inland
Australia was unexplored,
and unknown to European
settlers, with the group’s mission to discover exactly what
the continent held, while also
aiming to make history as the

first men to achieve the feat.
The south to north leg of
the trip was completed without serious incident, before
poor leadership, and then
bad luck, led to both of the
expedition’s leaders perishing
on the return journey, with
seven men losing their lives,
and only one man returning
to Melbourne.
And while the story of
the Burke and Wills expedition is widely known, it’s
the tale of one of the expedition’s lesser known members
that’s attracted attention by a
small group of Melbourne-

based botanical artists.
Inspired by the efforts of
Dr Hermann Beckler, a German man who acted not only
as the expedition’s doctor,
but also botanical collector,
the group, led by renowned
botanical artist Mali Moir,
has set out on an expedition
of their own.
It was in 1860 – with
the expedition failing under
Burke’s leadership – that Dr
Beckler made the decision to
leave the group upon reaching Menindee.
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Three limos! Now that’s stretching it!
• From Page 21

• BRIDGING THE GAP:
One of Vince Lamattina’s
favourite shots of his
latest stretch limo – he’s
got three of them so
far, and plans to add to
the fleet to cope with
demand. The photo
was taken at the Mildura
Marina site. INSET - This
is how the car looked
only a few months ago...
Vince worked virtually
around the clock to get it
ready on time.

“We’re also adding some luxuries to the vehicles, things like a DVD player, big screens and a
sub-woofer, and full champagne service.”
Vince says that usually, all three of the cars
are in use at some stage during the week, mainly
at the weekends, with weddings the most prevalent, but the vehicles are also used for transport
to parties or other special events, or even for
joy-rides of a half-hour or an hour, so a group
of friends can cruise the streets having a drink in
comfort and safety.
He admits the business keeps him busy, especially working virtually full-time running his own
mechanical repair workshop in Etiwanda Avenue,
but his wife Miranda helps with chauffeur duties,
as does family friend Robert Meppem.
Vince says he shudders to think what it
would have cost him to buy all three cars new...
the stretch limos are worth upwards of $150,000
each...and although he saved a lot of money doing all the work himself, if he had paid himself
a wage for the time and effort he put in the cost
would have been at least half the ‘off the floor’
cost.. He also said he couldn’t have achieved his
goals so far with the help of Miranda, his children and Robert, along with his limo washing
team of Adrian, Justin and Stephanie.
Vince is not quite sure what the next step will
be...but says there is a lot of interest in his limos,
certainly an increasing demand, and more and
more people asking for one that will hold 11 or
more people. He says it’s in the pipeline.

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Another birthday milestone for Muriel
By SUE POOLE

MILDURAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S grand old lady Mrs
Muriel Pain has celebrated her
101st birthday.
Mrs Pain, who still lives in her
own home in San Mateo Avenue,
celebrated her amazing milestone
with family and friends.
She was born and raised in
Broken Hill but came to live in
Mildura when she married Norman Thomas Pain (known as
Tom) where she and her husband
lived in a mud brick house and
worked on a fruit block â&#x20AC;&#x153;seven
miles from Mildura Post Office.â&#x20AC;?
Later they also ran a dairy, and
Muriel helped with the milking of
the cows and overseeing the daily
deliveries.
The Pains had five children, all
sons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mervyn, Raymond, Robert,
Allan and Bill. All are senior citizens themselves, and all continue
to live in the Mildura area.
Her sons described her as a
â&#x20AC;&#x153;hands-on mumâ&#x20AC;? who was always
keeen for a game of cricket in the
backyard!
She has 14 grandchildren and
31 great grandchildren.
Mrs Pain is one of the oldest
members of the Working Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
Club, and goes to the club every
Thursday to have dinner and play
the pokies!
When Mrs Pain turned 100
she had a party with exactly 100
guests, and received messages of
congratulation from the Queen,
the Prime Minister, and the State
Premier.
She is a much loved and
adored grandmother and great
grandmother who has been an
inspiration to her large, and extended family.

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and re-open on Tuesday 4th January 2011
Wishing you all a happy festive season and a Prosperous New Year!
From the team at TWW Mildura

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Opportunistic
grab
The man shown in
the CCTV image (RIGHT)
is wanted for the alleged
theft of a digital photo
frame from the Centro
Plaza on November 21.
The frame was left briefly
at a Plaza ATM by the
owner before being picked
up by this person. Information should be phoned
through to Mildura Police.
Police say they are stepping up their campaign on
street offences, and will
now adopt a “zero tolerence.” Anyone committing street offences such
as public drunkenness,
drinking in the street, abusive language or offensive
behaviour will be issued
with a penalty notice involving a substantial fine,
or even worse, a summons
to attend Court.
Inspector Simon Clemence said that last summer
there were a number of
“drunken idiots” misbehaving in the CBD, and
police zeroed in on them.
“Now that we are
again moving into warmer
weather, we intend to be
all over this issue and set
the standard early,” he
said. “Every police member in Mildura is tuned in
to this zero tolerance policy, and are keen to enforce
it. The public has the right
to walk anywhere without seeing some drunken
idiot urinating in a corner

CRIME BEAT
the item. Anyone missing a jigsaw should ring
Merbein Police on 5025
2201.
or behaving badly. “The
community and visitors
to this area should feel at
ease regardless of the hour,
and we will do our best to
ensure that occurs.”

Suspicious fire
Police are appealing for
witnesses who have information about a fire that
caused over $100,000
damage to Tassone’s
Butcher Shop in Red Cliffs
in the early hours of last
Monday.
Investigators are treating the blaze as suspicious. Anyone with information should contact
Crime Stoppers on 1800
333 000.

Jigsaw puzzle
On October 18 Merbein
Police came into possession of an electric jigsaw. They believe the item
was stolen from somewhere in the Merbein
township, and say that
despite repeated requests,
no-one
has
claimed

RAID in full swing
Operation RAID (Remove
All Impaired Drivers)
began at 6pm on Friday,
November 26, and just
12 days into the operation, 15 people have been
processed for drink driving in the Mildura area.
Police say they are appalled at these statistics.
Acting Sergeant Narelle Kolpin of Mildura
Highway Patrol said the
figures showed that too
many drivers are ignoring
the warnings and dangers
of drink driving.
“Some people think
that it’s unlikely they’ll
get caught so they take the
punt, without even considering that they could
seriously hurt or even kill
someone,” she said. “And
these figures put paid to
the idea that they are unlikely to get caught.”
Acting Sgt Kolpin said
police had conducted a
total of 1669 preliminary
breath tests in a 10-day
period, which gave an average of every 111th driver

tested being processed for
drink driving.
She said one of the
most concerning was a
16-year-old learner driver
who was driving at night
without the car headlights
illuminated. When intercepted and breath-tested,
he had a blood alcohol
reading of .099.
Another man in his
forties was intercepted at
a randomly selected preliminary breath testing site
and recorded a reading of
.138.
Acting Sgt Kolpin said
it was a timely reminder to
Mildura and district residents that if they choose
to drink and drive, they
would be caught. “Operation RAID will set up testing sites anywhere, any
time,” she said. “If you are
planning to go out, plan
ahead. There are many
options, from booking a
taxi or having a designated
driver.
“If you’re planning to
attend a work Christmas
function talk your boss
into hiring a bus or book a
number of taxis to attend
the venue at the end of the
night.
“If you drink and
drive you’re not only risk-

• FOOTNOTE: As a result
of public co-operation
based on the media articles and CCTV images
published previously in
the Crime Beat page, a
female has been arrested
and charged with theft
from Dick Smith. Police
are following up leads
regarding a male cooffender. Police wish to
remind those who think
they can shoplift that
many shops and shopping complexes within
Mildura are now fitted
with constantly recording CCTV. So if you
shoplift, you will inevitably get ‘court’.
As a result of information received from the
public, a 35-year-old
male was identified from
CCTV at the Gateway
Tavern spending a large
amount of cash believed
to be the proceeds from a
recent house burglary in
San Mateo Ave. The Mildura male, and an associate, were arrested and
charged with burglary
and theft by the Mildura
CIU.
Mildura Police would like
to thank the public for
their prompt response to
an article about this burglary that lead to the arrest of two offenders.

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These ‘Phillys’
are race fit, and
ready to rock!
By VINNIE RODI
A SIMPLE knock on the door was all it took
to bring Sydney-based indie, punk and soul
group Philadelphia Grand Jury together in
2001.
It’s a journey that started on a quiet Sydney street, when ‘Phillys’ bassist, guitarist
and keyboard player Joel ‘MC Bad Genius’
Beeson “stumbled” across future partner in
crime – Simon ‘Berkfinger’ Berckelman.
“I was walking down the street when
I heard this voice coming from one of the
houses,” Joel said. “My immediate thought
was ‘wow, whoever this guy is he can sing.’”
The voice in question belonged to Simon,
who was staying at his grandmother’s house
in Sydney while working on his music.
“I built up the courage to knock on the
door, and out came Berkfinger (Simon),”
Joel said. “You’d think the next part of the
story would be this weird first meeting, but it
wasn’t, we just hit it off.
“I told him that I was a budding musician, like him, and asked if he wanted to
‘jam’.
“I think he was just glad I wasn’t one
of the neighbours asking him to keep it
down.”
The rest, as they say, is history, with Philadelphia Grand Jury now one of the hottest
acts in the country.
“Our career to date has been a dream
come true, and it’s something that we’re still
working hard to make a success,” Joel says.
The group has since gone on to build a
reputation as being one of the best live acts
in Australia, with their high-energy performances capturing thousands of fans.
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• From Page 55
It was a decision that ultimately
saved Beckler’s life, with the surgeon
and botanic enthusiast spending
three months collecting flora specimens some 25 kilometres around
Menindee Lakes.
In that time he managed to collect and catalogue more than 120
species, providing future Australians with a better understanding of
the area’s wild flora.
It’s information the National
Herbarium of Victoria has referred
to for 150 years, with Mali’s group
intent of continuing Beckler’s
work.
All Friends of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne, the
group’s journey, which they have
entitled ‘Beckler’s Botanical Bounty: The Flora of Menindee – 150th
commemorative collection,’ aims
to not only celebrate a piece of
Australian history, but further
enhance the nation’s understanding of wild flora growing
in and around the Menindee
Lakes.
The group’s aim is to collect, preserve, document and
paint some of the same species
Beckler collected in 1860 – using the information still in the
hands of the National Herbarium in Melbourne to achieve
their goal.
It’s a trip that Mali, who is
a botanical artist, and teacher
at the Botanical Gardens, said
was inspired by one of her students, a real Burke and Wills
fan.
“It’s a trip that was originally suggested by Dr Beverly
Woods, who attends my botanical art class at the Gardens,” she said.
“She had the idea to go to Menindee and paint wildflowers, and as
a scientific illustrator I immediately
starting searching for scientific relevance to the trip, and decided to
research Dr Beckler’s role in the
group.
“The more research I did, the
more fascinated I became.”
Further research led to Mali discovering Beckler’s extensive donation to the National Herbarium.
“As we were planning on collecting samples for paintings, I then
thought that we could also collect

• BEAUTIFUL SETTING: Members of the Beckler’s Botanical Bounty
expedition inspect plant specimens near Menindee Lakes, ABOVE,
comparing them to a list made by German surgeon Hermann Beckler
during the Burke and Wills expedition 150 years ago. The group’s aim is
to collect and catalouge all 120 species on the list, with the group’s leader
Mali Moir in action BELOW. They will then paint the specimens, LEFT, and
eventually forward the collection to the National Herbarium in Victoria.

for the National Herbarium in Melbourne, and at the same time forward duplicate specimens to the
New South Wales Herbarium,” she
said.
“Our aim is to collect the same
species of plants that Beckler collected – in almost the exact same
location – painting and illustrating
species as we find them.”
Mali said that upon the group’s
arrival in Menindee last October,
their initial challenge had been deciding which specimens to paint
first.
“The field was in full bloom,”
she said.

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“The rain had created this beautiful setting. We stopped at one site
and noticed large patches of blue
haze – which turned out to be hundreds of Wahlenbergia – the native
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“We stayed for three hours discovering more species, and the
more we looked the more we found,
including daisies, salt bushes and
blue bushes in full colour.”
Mali said the group had spent

five days in Menindee – two days
searching, collecting and identifying, and three days performing initial paintings and illustrations.
“So far we’ve found a total of
15 plants (which the group is now
in the process of painting in Melbourne), out of a list of 120.”
Mali said she considered collecting plants for scientific research
“important,” with illustrations vital
in demonstrating what plants look
like fresh and in full colour.
“Botanical art is a detailed and
accurate job, especially for the purpose of scientific identification,”
she said. “It involves awareness,
and helps educate the general public to the importance of science and
research through its sheer beauty.
“I’ve lived by the same motto
and philosophy for 20 years now
– that artists make science visible,
and this trip is just an extension of
that motto.”
Mali said that while this first
visit was an “exploratory trip,”
plans were already in the works to
return to Menindee next October to
continue the search.
“While we’ve collected several
specimens already, this trip is designed to lay the foundations for
possibly a larger work party next
year,” she said.
“It’s an expedition that has so
far been an amazing eye-opener,
we’ve been able to visit and explore
almost the exact area Dr Beckler did,
and, using his list of specimens, collect and draw the same species.”
Mali said that the visit had also
provided an opportunity to educate locals about botanical painting, with the group using the local
school as a base of operations.
“We held a workshop while we
were there, and the support we’ve
received has been truly amazing,”
she said.
Mali said the group will donate
the plant collection – once completed – to the National Herbarium, where it will stand as a commemorative collection to Beckler’s
original findings.
“It’s a goal we’re all aiming for,
and we’re currently in the process of
securing funding to make a return
trip next year,” she said. “It may
take several years to find, catalogue
and paint all 120 species on Beckler’s list, but we’re determined to do
just that.”

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Dean Finch

Taking it to the next level

DEAN Finch’s V8 Jetsprint Superboat,
Loose Cannon, is acknowledged as the
quickest boat ever produced in the sport.
At its heart beats a 475 cubic inch V8
powerplant fed by twin turbo chargers.
The result is a motor that produces well
over 1600 horsepower, insane amounts
of torque, and powers a hull weighing just
700kg, including the motor!
It can accelerate from zero to 130km/h in
about a second and inflicts about two-anda-half times the force of gravity (2.5gs) on
the driver and navigator when accelerating
in a straight line.
Through the tighter corners it pulls about
six times the force of gravity (6gs).
While engine problems put paid to Dean’s
2010 race season after the powerplant
ingested a ‘lungfull’ of water at the opening
round, the two appearances he did make
this year showed the boat is head-andshoulders above the competition.
And the scary thing (for his opposition) is
Dean has yet to unlock the full potential of
his boat.
At the final round of the series, in which he
posted the quickest time by a significant
margin by jetsprint standards, Dean’s onboard data logger showed he averaged
about 71 percent throttle.
Most of his competition averaged close to
100 percent.
Dean’s boat broke new ground in Australian
jetsprint racing as the first turbo-charged
powerplant in the Superboat class.
While forced induction is par for the
course at the top of the sport, the majority
of boats are supercharged.
Dean proved turbo charging could not only
be built into one of these vessels, it could
outperform the traditional supercharged
boats.
Another team has since followed Dean’s
lead and managed to get a turbo-charged
boat onto the water towards the end of the
season, but was nowhere near the Sunraysia driver’s pace.

title since winning in the first
two years (2000 and 2001) with
the VX series – the billion-dollar
VE has never struck a gong –
while Falcon has taken the top
award four times (2002-2004,
2008) and Aurion three (200607, 2009). Mitsubishi’s ill-fated
380 also won gold in 2005.
Best Cars chief judge and
RAASA technical services
manager
Mark
Borlace
described the Superb as
“probably a surprise winner to
a lot of people” but insisted the
award was well deserved.
“In this traditional class
dominated by Australianmade cars, the combination of

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In a blow to the local car
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station wagon as ‘Australia’s
best large car’, scoring it 758
points across the
program’s broad
criteria, with the
118 TSI variant
coming in second
on 748 points.
Ford’s FG Falcon
XR6 was back
in third place on
738, while last
year’s winner, Toyota’s Aurion
AT-X, was relegated to fourth
with 705 points.
Despite a significant Series
II upgrade this year which
included E85 ethanol capability,
Holden’s VE Commodore sedan
and Sportwagon – Australia’s
most popular model line and
the runaway large-car market
leader – was not even among
the finalists, with both SV6 and
Omega variants failing to reach
700 points.
Other vehicles tested in the
large-car category were the
Nissan Maxima, Honda Accord,
Citroen C5, Hyundai Grandeur
and Chrysler 300C.
This is the first time in the
event’s 11-year history that an
Australian-built car has failed
to win the large (or family) car
category.
Holden has not claimed the

European engine technology in
a well-packaged vehicle with a
wagon option has upset this
market and is a well-deserved
winner,” he said.
In accepting the award at a
presentation in Sydney this week,
Skoda Australia head Matthew
Wiesner said the company had
“broken the stranglehold on the
large-car segment”, although
this overlooks the fact that
the Superb’s sales volume is
still only a fraction that of the
Australian-built cars.
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awards
program
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areas bracketed into three
main sections: value for
money, design and function,
and on-road performance.
The finalists are road tested
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FORGET the near invisible
facelift,
all-new
diesel
transplant, different cabin
trim,
and
downward
movement of some key
options in the revised Mini.
Yes, all add something
fresh and – in the case of
the engine – worthwhile to
the ownership experience.
But it is the redesigned
side indicators that speak
volumes both about what the
2011 R5X LCI (for Life Cycle
Impulse – thank you for that,
Germany) is all about, and
why the baby BMW is in a
different class compared to
rival Mini wannabes.
The blurb about the side
blinker unit is understated:
“The glass cover now
features concentric circles
underlining the iconography
of the indicators.”
On paper it is easy to
miss that, but in the metal,
those “concentric circles”
are an arresting design detail
that – for this particular
beholder anyway – captures
the essence of the original
British Motor Corporation’s
AD015 Mini of 1959. It is a
delicious morsel of nostalgia
that connects new with
old, taking us back to that
bygone era. The way the
orange globe within the lens
floats there further evokes
such feelings.
Since the new Mini
does not have an original
design bone in its body,
BMW ought to throw out
that ugly oversized speedo
and concentrate more on
honing such beautiful classic
detailing. Fiat showed the
way with the masterful 500,
and it is a far cry from the
blundering approximation of
the current VW New Beetle
and embarrassing Ford
Thunderbird of a decade
ago.
Obviously, the new indicator
is also a manipulative move
by BMW to reinforce the
existing Mini’s timeless

heritage in the face of the
Audi A1 and Citroen DS3
onslaught – a pair that forgo
icon plundering (except for
the French car’s name –
shame on you, Citroen) for a
welcome dose of modernity.
But none of the competition
quite drives like the Mini.
While they might have
similarly darty steering, the
BMW feels more planted and
composed, more go-kart like
(to borrow the company’s
own description) that every
single Mini past and present
share. The British-built car
feels expensively engineered

Anyway, on to the biggest
change, the diesel: Out goes
the old PSA-derived 1.6litre diesel (80kW/240Nm,
six-speed transaxles), for
an all-new BMW-built unit
related to the 2.0-litre found
in everything (including
alphanumerical) numbered
between One and Five.
This is the first transverse
application for a BMW engine
we understand, and not the
last, as a family of new frontdrivers wearing the roundel
is on its way, apparently –
hence the change for Mini.
The changes the BMW

We like

Improved diesel performance and refinement, some lovely new
detailing, same old driveability and fun that are second to none.
Room for improvement

and not related to anything
else on the road. The A1
(VW Polo), DS3 (C3/Pug
207) and 500 (Panda, Ford
Ka) do. Maybe it is their
torsion beam back ends, or
maybe it’s the fact that the
Mini is truly bespoke.
It’s also become ubiquitous
– and will be more so as
BMW continues to stretch
(to breaking point?) the
definition and meaning of
Mini.

diesel brings to the Mini D
justifies the $1000 price hike
in our books – much greater
low-down torque that is
spread across the rev range
for better acceleration and
response. It seems quieter
and smoother to boot as you
give it the boot, too.
We reckon the diesel has
that instantaneous torque
that the otherwise all-overin-a-flash A-series lump in
the old BMC Minis delivered,

connecting the generations
a little more – except that
today’s car keeps on piling
on the thrust, in a delightfully
addictive sort of way. That
the chassis is more than
able to cope with the torrent
of torque further heightens
the fun. We’d certainly have
one.
But this is offset by the
greater weight of the oil
swiller over the front wheels,
which takes some of the
zig and zag out of the
handling. You would only
really ascertain this if you
a. already drive a petrolpowered R56 (hatch) Mini
or b. you jumped straight
out of the diesel and into the
regular (unblown) Cooper.
The latter underwent a small
raft of upgrades last March,
with slightly more power
(up just 2kW) and minor
efficiency gains. Really, after
the Mini D experience, this
isn’t enough, especially for
the prices BMW demands.
The car underneath feels far
worthier than what the sweet
and revvy but ultimately
undernourished 90kW 1.6L
petrol can provide.
Yet get it on a roll, and the
undiluted feel and response
from the helm makes it an
absolute driver’s dream,
and ultimately even more
enjoyable than the diesel.
Only the ride on the standard
195/55 R16 tyres (runflats

are optional at this end of
the Mini spectrum) is a little
on the firm and vocal side,
although not unpleasantly
so.
However, overshadowing
both for pleasure and upped
pulses is the fast, slick, and
agile Cooper S. Arguably the
pick of the whole Cooper
range (including the rorty
JCW John Cooper Works),
it injects real racy sports car
flavour to proceedings, but
without the raw, at times
hard edge of the appreciably
quicker JCW cars.
Other observations: the
longer-wheelbase Clubman
(R55) models are smoother,
slightly less darty and
probably the better everyday

driving proposition, unless
ultimate Mad Mouse antics
are the order of the day,
in which case stick with
the hatch (and forget the
somewhat
leaden-bycomparison R57 Cabrio).
We’d love to see the new
diesel in the Clubman,
mind.
What else? The newcomers’
darker trim on the dash and
steering wheel take away
some of the garishness that
mar the Mini, although that
uselessly oversized speedo
is now a dated eyesore. We
appreciate the slightly more
fathomable switchgear, and
we continue to marvel at
the Teutonic solidity of a car
built in Cowley, England.

Finally, BMW provided a
motorkhana test track
across a variety of varying
(often slippery) surfaces,
to highlight just how much
of a driver’s car the Mini
continues to be. In that
context the Post Modern
Brick is still a one-of-akind proposition, reminding
us of just how thoroughly
engineered as a driver’s car
the current car really is.
So, diesel aside, the
changes are pretty, ahem,
minor. The cabin is still twee;
the thick and upright pillars
and mirrors still make too
much wind noise; the ride
on the larger-wheeled Minis
can still feel a tad un-comfy;
the options (though cheaper

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5. In what country were 1982 soccer World Cup
finals?
6. In which year did the US buy Alaska?

If there are any problems that have been swept under the carpet, this
is the time they will tend to come out into the open. This is no time
to chicken out. Rather, it’s the time to take action. Venus aspects
Pluto, which may bring an intense love relationship your way. If it
feels right, go for it. If not, hold back. If you need a break, it may be
time to plan a fabulous getaway and renew your spirits.

7. Who headed the Gestapo?

LEO

8

In the run up to the holiday week, and with Mercury turning retrograde, there is a lot to get organized. Make sure you have enough
money to last you through the season. Your sex life is also in focus.
As Mars moves into this zone on Tuesday, you may find yourself
becoming more physically passionate more often. Wednesday may
coincide with a meeting that could be the start of a rather intense
relationship. Be ready!

This is a time of synthesis and integrating the various factors in
your life into a workable whole. Your lifestyle is in focus, including
work and health. Mars moves into this zone on Tuesday and stirs
things up. You can expect changes at work, which may include new
schedules, new staff, and perhaps a new boss. Where your health
is concerned, you may become very enthusiastic about getting into
shape. Overcome temptation!

The focus on your creative zone means it’s time to explore the
full range of your talent. Mars moves into Capricorn, which will
encourage you to think about starting your own business. You may
even want to create more than one. The key is to find a niche that
interests you and fires you up. Mercury turns retrograde on Friday,
which means this isn’t such a great time to begin. Wait until next
year and do your research now.

8. What is an eagle’s nest called?
9. Who said “Veni, Vidi, Vici”?

WHO AM I?
For 3 points

Who am I?

Born August 29th, 1958, I am recognized
as the most successful entertainer of all
time according to the Guinness World
Records. My first foray into entertaining
came as one fifth of a band including my
older brothers. After great success, I set
out on my own to forge a phenomenal
career as a solo artist, recording song
such as ‘Thriller’ and ‘Billie Jean’. Shortly
after announcing my final tour, I died
suddenly of suspicious circumstances on
June 25th, 2009. Who am I?

LIBRA

2

The more you can achieve now, the easier life will be over the weeks
ahead. With a focus on your travel zone, it’s very possible that you’re
thinking of going away for Christmas. You may even decide to take
some of your family members with you. It doesn’t help to get stuck
in a rut, and it certainly doesn’t help your relationship. Dare to be
different and aim for the experience of a lifetime. Watch out for
Mercury retrograde on Friday.

The focus is on home and family affairs. If you need to sort out any
matters that require negotiation, it should be a lot easier now. You
may also be in more of a mood to make changes to your house,
or buy window treatments or furnishings to spruce your place up.
With so many family occasions coming up, get moving on any of the
above or finish those last-minute DIY projects.

SCORPIO

1

TRIVIA

CROSSWORD

The focus on the sign of Capricorn and your career zone is good
news. It means you’re ready to take it to the limit. Mars moves into
Capricorn on Tuesday, which means you’re going to become very
efficient and much more practical than usual. This is the season of
goodwill, socializing, and holidays, and there is a promise of passion
midweek. Mercury turns retrograde on Friday, so get your presents
and cards posted sooner rather than later.

Uranus, the planet of revolution, is in Pisces and stirring you up in
unexpected ways. You continue to meet people unexpectedly and
discover that there can be an amazing chemistry between strangers. This is a chance for you to meet new people who are very
different from those you usually hang out with. A major focus on
Capricorn is great for new relationships and the conversations that
can lead to new friendships.

If there’s a club or group that you’re particularly keen to join, this
would be the time to do it. The holiday season is getting into gear,
making this a great time to network. If you can’t get out for some reason, you can connect online and still get great results. But do watch
out for the possibility of mixed signals. Mercury turns retrograde on
Friday, which could confuse matters. Make sure your intentions are
crystal clear.

You may come up with a number of interesting ways to spend your
money, including Christmas shopping, if you haven’t yet started.
Mars moves into in Capricorn, which means this is the perfect time
to become more financially proactive in whatever way is appropriate.
Tuesday is positive in that you may find a lucrative deal. In order
to take advantage of it, you will need to listen to your intuition.
Mercury turns retrograde, so keep all receipts in case you need to
take anything back.

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You may get a lucrative offer out of the blue, but you might have to
move out of your comfort zone to take advantage of it. At least the
Sun is still in Sagittarius and continuing to light up the social sector
of your chart. It brings you plenty of reasons to get out and meet
new people. Mercury turns retrograde on Friday, so be prepared for
double trouble. It’s best if you can mail your cards and gifts early.

As Mercury is your romance planet and turns retrograde on Friday, you
should be ready to meet with a past lover. You may find the flame of
love still burns hot. You also have many opportunities in business.
Start your own company, get a promotion, ask for a raise, and see
what happens. But do it earlier rather than later in the week. After the
weekend it would be better to bide your time

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to earn extra income from native vegetation on your property and
to help the environment at the same time.
The Victorian Government’s successful BushTender has been extended into four areas, including
sections of the Mallee and Wimmera Regions.

Landholders located in the project area are invited to nominate a price payable by Government
for their role in protecting and improving native vegetation on their properties via a competitive
tendering process.
Protecting and enhancing native vegetation is important to achieve a reversal in the decline of native
vegetation.

What do you need to do?
There is no need for you to do anything. However, owners of
sensitive areas with sheep, cattle, horses etc. should advise
our Customer Contact Centre on 13 2���� prior to the
inspection commencing.

Why do we do this?
These inspections are carried out annually to provide a
more reliable and efficient energy supply to our customers.

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Every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the Month
You can find a number of goodies including
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contact the Department of Sustainability and Environment Customer Service Centre on 136 186
or visit www.dse.vic.gov.au/bushtender

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Council is seeking applications for a Plant Operator / Labourer (Roller). The successful
applicants will need to have experience in road maintenance and construction activities and
appropriate experience in the operation of a variety of plant and equipment, in particular
a Roller.

Contact Sharna Howden on ďż˝ (03) 5027 5028 for a Position Description and Information for
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website at www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au. Applications close 5.00pm Thursday 16 December
2010.

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The Anti Discrimination List, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has
granted DEECD an exemption to enable the Department to advertise for
and employ only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people in this position
(exemption Number A195/2009).

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If this opportunity appeals to you, you may wish to discuss it further with
Mr Ron Payne on (03) 5440 3145.

For information on position description and
selection criteria visit

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Applications close Monday 20th Dec. 5pm.

PROCESS OPERATOR
SunSalt is a local company producing Murray River Salt
Flakes. We are seeking a Process Operator who is punctual,
reliable, with good communicaďż˝on & ďż˝me management
skills, to join our friendly team.
Applicants should be aware that this posiďż˝on requires
an ability to work as part of a team, ability to follow
instrucďż˝ons & work unsupervised, competent paperwork
& computer logging, frequent manual handling, regular
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operators, maintaining food grade HACCP standards,
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the process, assisďż˝ng in producďż˝on record keeping.
This posiďż˝on oďŹ&#x20AC;ers a compeďż˝ďż˝ve wage and weekend
overďż˝me will be available aďż˝er the trial period. The
hours of work are 8AM to 5PM Monday to Thursday (32
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term posiďż˝on, please send your resume and applicaďż˝on
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4 Bothroyd Crt Mildura VIC 3500.

The successful applicant will coordinate and support the regional Koorie
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position will have high level understanding of the current education and
early childhood development reform agenda, particularly as it relates to
Koorie children and young people and the broader Koorie community. The
successful applicant will have a proven record of working with and a high
level understanding of the Koorie community, Koorie culture and Koorie
education issues. Demonstrated experience in education program provision
must be shown.

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Boxing’s Boy Wonder!
• From Page 74
It wasn’t long before Darcy ran out of people to fight...
and he wasn’t yet 17. One of
the few problems was that
he was restricted to the fightmad Maitland and Newcastle
areas because of his apprenticeship...old Billy was a mad
keen Salvo, frowned on the
boxing game, and wouldn’t
give the lad any time off for
training or fights.
That all changed threeand-a-half years into his apprenticeship when Darcy, with
legal help (not to mention a
monetary payout to Billy Ford)
was successful in being released
from his contract. He was now
a full-time professional fighter,
and went at it with a will.
It wasn’t long before Darcy
was the main drawcard on the
fight programs of NSW, and he
demolished a series of quality
opponents, mostly by knockout or TKO. A lot of fights ended when the ‘seconds’ of Darcy’s opponent simply threw in
the towel, not wanting their
boxer to receive further punishment.
By the time he was matched
against the Maitland champion Billy Hannan, Darcy’s reputation had stretched the length
and breadth of Australia, but
even with his unblemished
record, he didn’t have many
backers when he came up
against the tough fellow Aussie
who had just demolished the
best fighters in New Zealand.
The fight ended in the 18th
round when Darcy lifted Hannan off his feet with a knock-

out punch, claiming a prize
of 75 pounds...a fortune at
the time. It was enough to set
the Darcy family up in a new
house.
By the time he was 18,
Darcy had demolished the
best fighters in Australia, and
promoters started bringing in
polished American fighters to
take him on. Darcy destroyed

with a vicious right cross.
Darcy was after a re-match
with Smith, who by this time
was the world middleweight
champion, and a fighter who
had taken on the best boxers in
the world to win the title. Darcy got his wish on Easter Monday, 1915, and there wasn’t a
spare seat in the 15,000 seat
stadium.

them one by one, with the
only early ‘blemish’ on his career being a controversial loss
to the polished Jeff Smith.
Darcy claimed a low blow,
which the referee ignored,
despite loud protests from
Darcy’s corner, and when his
trainer threw down his towel
in disgust, the ref took it to
mean that Darcy had had
enough, and awarded the fight
to Smith.
Darcy’s fights, by now in
Newcastle, Maitland, Brisbane
and Sydney, continued to draw
packed houses. There were
15,000 in the stadium when
Darcy took on the Belgium
international Henri Demlin.
Darcy toyed with him for five
rounds before ending the fight

Again, Smith was cautioned for low blows...Darcy
was angry, and ended the
fight in the second round with
a punishing series of body
punches to the world champ.
Boxing writers say Smith never
had an answer to the battering he received at the hands of
Darcy. Swanwick wrote; “He
would rather have fought a tiger than stay in the ring with
Les Darcy when Darcy had the
killer glint in his eyes.”
With the advent of the First
World War, Darcy went into
military cadet camp, attached
to the Light Horse regiment.
When his training was over he
came back to Sydney to prepare for another tough fight,
against a bloke called ‘The

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Oshkosh Terror,’ Eddie McGoorty, on his 26th birthday.
Darcy was 20.
McGoorty was of Dutch
and Irish descent, and as tough
as they come. He had cleaned
up the best boxers in the United States and Europe, and Darcy was his next target. Among
the boxers ring-side were half
a dozen current and former
world champions,not to mention a handful of international
boxing promoters. Everyone
wanted to see this fight.
McGoorty was known
for his vicious left hook, his
‘weapon’ of choice, and he
had used it to great effect,
sending many an opponent
to the canvas for the count.
When he saw an opening in
his fight with Darcy, McGoorty
loaded up and delivered what
would normally be a knockout punch. Hit flush on the
chin, the boy from Maitland
stepped back, shook his head
and smiled, and kept boxing
as though nothing had happened.
These were the two best
middleweights in the world.
Neither had been knocked out.
The stadium was roaring as the
two went head to head, blow
for blow. Then Darcy poured
on the power, and by the 14th
round McGoorty had taken
such a battering he was almost
out on his feet. By Round 15
McGoorty had been knocked
down four times, bravely getting to his feet each time. But
by then even the police had
had enough, and moved in to
stop the fight as the referree
crowned Darcy the winner.

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Recovering in the dress- he had to go to America to furing room, McGoorty told his ther prove himself in the ring.
seconds; “That boy’s the best He had nothing else to prove
fighter I ever fought. He’s the in Australia, and had beaten
greatest fighter in the world. the cream of the world’s fightHe’s hard to hit, and harder ers...but America was where
still to hurt. I don’t think the big fights - and money there’s anyone in the world was.
who could beat him.”
He delayed his plans when
Ring-side spectator and promoters talked him into
world champion boxer Fritz a schedule of six fights in six
Holland, who Darcy fought months. They included the
four times for two wins and great Jimmy Clabby, one of the
two losses, including a contro- great American middleweights
versial loss by foul, said; “Les of all time. Clabby, who had
Darcy is the best in the world. 87 fights for just four losses,
The man who can take Eddie was on his fifth visit to AusMcGoorty’s left swing on the tralia when he took on Darcy
jaw without flinching wouldwww.milduraweekly.com.au
at Baker’s Stadium in RushcutEMAIL: mwclassies@milduraweekly.com.au
not be hurt by anyone.”
ters Bay in Sydney. At this stage
Holland was one of several Darcy was having one major
experts who said that even the fight a month, was recovering
great heavyweight Jess Willard, from the flu, and also had a
a boxing legend, couldn’t have bad case of cracked knuckles
stood up to a Darcy onslaught. from the poundings he was
Willard was much heavier, giving opponents.
much taller, but he and Darcy
had the same reach!
NEXT: Two men who fought
It was the victory over Mc- like lions...Darcy flees AusGoorty that convinced Darcy tralia, and a fight for life.

• ‘THE SMILING ASSASSIN:’ Les Darcy’s boyish
good looks (ABOVE) fooled many opponents,
who thought he might be a pushover. But the kid
who worked as a blacksmith’s assistant for three
years from age 14 was as tough as nails, lean and
mean, with sledgehammer-like blows. His first 17
fights, and the last 22 on end, were among his 46
victories. Darcy (TOP RIGHT) was always smartly
dressed, ever polite and respectful. CENTRE shows an original pass-out to one of Darcy’s 1917
fights. RIGHT - Darcy shapes up playfully to the
young American starlet Jane Lee during his visit to
New York, and pictured at work in his blacksmith
days...the reason for his muscular body and
toughness. The bloke holding the horse is Frank
Loughrey, another tough boxer, and one of the
few who went the full 20 rounds with Darcy, who
won that 1915 fight on points.

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The piece of treasured boxing memoribilia arrived by courier...and who better to go to than
Mildura boxing legend Kevin Hogarth. Behind the gift is a tale that is probably unparalleled
in Australian, if not world, sporting history. It’s the story of...

The boy who took on
the world!
Special report by
ALAN ERSKINE
KEVIN Hogarth rates Australia’s Les Darcy (ABOVE) as the
best boxer, pound for pound,
- EVER - in the world.
And not many would
doubt our Olympic Bronze
Medallist’s opinion, having
had a lifetime’s association
with the sport...with Darcy
being at the top of his list of
sporting heroes.
That’s why he was as
pleased as punch (so to
speak) when a special package arrived by courier this
week - a large framed photograph of the former world
champion, with a bit of Darcy’s background and boxing
history included.
It came from former boxer and now historian and author Ray Swanwick of Sydney,
who has been in regular contact with Hogarth over the
years since he won his Bronze
medal at the 1956 Melbourne
Olympics.
And as an added bonus, included in the package were original admission
tickets and a pass-out to
the famed Olympia Sports
Arena in Newtown, Sydney,
where Darcy fought most of
his fights, a brochure from a
musical-drama documentary
in Sydney dedicated to Darcy’s life, and photographs of
two of the places the famous
boxer stayed when he went
to the United States to fight.
The items go back about 100
years.

sparring sessions with teenagers and young men in the stables around Maitland. Darcy
loved his ‘smithy’ work, but
loved boxing better, and
wanted to make a career out
of it, mainly to get money to
give to his parents. He was
never without an old pair of
boxing gloves that he bought
second-hand in his first few
weeks of work.
A Maitland fight enthusiast was one of the first to
recognise Darcy’s potential,
and matched him against a
28-year-old by the name of
Guv’nor Balsa, who was a
fighter of some repute in the
area. Darcy, despite being just
into his teen years, was happy
to oblige. They went toe to
toe for 10 rounds, with the
referee calling it a draw. Both
corners agreed on another
round to decide the winner, and when the dust had
settled, young Darcy had his
first ‘real’ win, and 15 shillings in his pocket.

Collector’s items
They are collector’s items,
joining Kevin’s collection of
boxing memoribilia that incvludes more than 700 magazines, books, medals and
programs, tournament singlets and his Olympic jacket
and Bronze Medal, and the
Golden Gloves he won at the
height of his career.
It would be impossible to
put a price on the collection,
certainly not the Les Darcy
additions, which are highly
sought-after items, especially
in the United States.
It is highly likely that the
half life-size image of Darcy
will be put on display in the
Mildura Working Man’s Club,
where Kevin is a long-time
member and club director.
The book on Darcy, written by Swanwick, doesn’t pull
any punches. A bookseller at
the time he wrote the book in
1994, Swanwick says the life
of Darcy had always fascinated him, and he wanted to set
the record straight on some
of the inaccuracies - and override the sentiment that went
hand in hand with the Darcy
story.
The 114-page A4-size
paperback, complete with

• TREASURE: Mildura Olympic boxing Bronze Medallist and boxing historian Kevin Hogarth
(above), was surprised - and delighted - to receive some pieces of treasured boxing
memoribilia by courier last week. They included the poster-size framed print of the famous
Les Darcy, along with highlights of his career, original tickets to some of Darcy’s fights 100
years ago, and a pamphlet from a theatre production about Darcy’s life, TOP RIGHT.
some historical photographs
never before seen by boxing
enthusiasts, tells of an intelligent and tough young kid
born in Stradbroke, NSW, in
1895, and raised mainly in
the Oakhampton region near

Maitland.
Darcy left school at the
age of 12, and worked at various jobs, including milking
cows and digging potatoes,
before signing on as an apprentice blacksmith for five

years with Billy Ford in East
Maitland.
He was 14, but was so
well-developed because of
his hard work that he looked
more like an 18-year-old, and
had had a lot of ‘friendly’

Next big fight
His next fight was against
the more experienced Sid
Pascoe, well trained up by his
father, and an experienced
boxer. Darcy was 15, stood 5ft
5ins in bare feet, and tipped
the scales at nine stone. The
fight attracted a huge crowd,
but not many expected the
teenager to fight his way out
of this one.
Darcy boxed his way
through the first round with

ease, clearly winning the
round. Pascoe’s dad advised
his son to go for a knockout
punch. He came out swinging, but Darcy calmly picked
a hole in the guard, and landed an uppercut that lifted
Pascoe off his feet, putting
him on his back for a 10-second count.
By this stage, boxing writers were starting to take notice of the new kid on the
block, especially when they
found out he played the violin in his spare time, gave all
his winnings to his mother,
and went to dance classes to
improve his footwork. He
was a promoter’s dream...
and there was no questioning
his toughness, dedication or
ability.
But fight followers say
that what set the youngster
apart was his attitude. He always had a smile on his face,
was also courteous to his
peers and elders, never had
a bad word to say about anyone, and had plenty of time
for his family, friends, and a
growing legion of fans.
His boyish good looks
and infectious smile fooled
a lot of people, but he was
as tough as nails, took punishment with a blink and a
smile, had outstanding balance, footwork and co-ordination, no doubt the result of
his dancing, combined with
an incredible reach and hammer-like punching power.
• Continued Page 73

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Swedes on track this time
A SECOND attempt will be made to
get two young Swedish riders onto
Mildura’s Olympic Park Speedway
this Sunday night, when the Mildura Motorcycle Club attempts to
re-run its postponed meet from
two weeks ago.
Club officials are hoping recent
rains over the last fortnight will
abate and allow the second meeting to be held.
The Swedish pair – Pontus Apsgren and Ricky Kling – were due to
have their next ride in Queensland,
but have been able to stay in Mildura – as guests of the Sedgmen
family – to fulfil their duties in the
A-grade solo division.
It’s a division that will include
both Sedgmen brothers, Ryan and
Justin, the in-form Brenton
Barnfield, and fellow local
Tom Hedley.
The four Mildura boys
can hold their own in any
company, so Mildura patrons will be keen to see how
they go against additional
first-class opposition.
This grade of racing
should prove exciting, as
the visitors – who are accomplished riders – come
to terms with the tight corners of
Olympic Park.
Patrons are again expecting big
things from the newest contingent
of local riders, with the pace to be
furious from start to finish.
As usual the Mildura Sidecar
competition will be savage, especially as last week’s field will be
bolstered by the addition of Warren Monson and Deven Gates.
Monson missed last week’s
event due to Australian Superbike
duties, where he acted as race mechanic for all three Waters brothers
(Josh, Brodie and Nick) during a

sultans of

slide

with Brendon

Gledhill

six-hour endurance ride at Phillip
Island.
Byren
Gates
and
Mick
O’Loughlin have fixed their overheating problems from the opening round, while Jason Bradshaw
and new passenger Steve Behsmann
will be looking to keep their guard
up against Bradshaw’s former passenger in Simon Cohrs – who now
rides with brother Mark.
The Cohrs combination scored
a second placing in their first meeting, finishing ahead of a former
Victorian Champion.
The ‘Dad’s Army’ team of Chris
Holmes and Neale Hancock are rid-

• RACE READY: Byren Gates and Mick O’Loughlin in action during last year’s sidecar season.
ing into fine form, as are the ‘never
give in’ team of Andrew O’Rourke
and Jason Mayes.
Clint Mayes, with new passenger Andrew Summerhayes, had a
great start for a new combination
at the season opener, coming home
in third place.
Mayes always has fast machinery and the new team already looks
to have matters sorted trackside.
Dale Milner and Nick O’Brien
are also a consistent pair – although they will have to work hard
to keep up with the field, while
wheat farmers Scott and Kane Munro will also be keen to get trackside and have some fun, with the

Footy world mourns John James
• From Page 77
James was picked in the
Victorian team in 1955, and
was a fixture in the State side
for six of the next seven years,
playing 15 games. Champion
ruckman John Nicholls, in his
biography ‘Big Nick,’ wrote
of James: “His actions reminded me of a cat, because
he could take freakish marks
by twisting is body in the air.
In ground play he twisted and
weaved, sometimes running
backwards out of packs, and
he was hard to tackle because
of his great strength.”
James was one of his side’s
best players in the Grand Final loss to Essendon in 1962,
the year before he retired, and

made the move to Robinvale.
He often reminisced with
friends about his days with
the Blues, playing alongside
or against the likes of Nicholls, Silvani, Ron Barrassi,
Teddy Whitten, Bluey Shelton,
Polly Farmer and Kevin Murray. He was Murray’s room
mate whenever they went
away on State games, and he
says they were great days because you got to know other
players from other clubs. John
also played alongside another
great in Peter Webster, who
went on to coach Merbein
with great success.
At the time of his death
he was still keeping in touch
with many of these friends
and foes, and as a member of

Carton’s 200 club, has been a
regular and welcome guest at
special functions, and various
AFL reunions.
Robinvale always knew it
was lucky to get the Carlton
champion, and he repaid
their faith many times over.
He choose the Eagles over
offers from Wangaratta and
Colac, took the Eagles to the
finals in his first year, and
won the premiership in his
second year, and again two
years later.
James and his family overcame the tragedy of losing a
daughter to drowning while
in Robinvale, and in more
recent years recovered from
a slight stroke, and two knee
replacements.

Locals vie for national call-up
• From Page 77
“Cara will certainly be motivated to go
the next step this time around, and she’s been
working extremely hard with her local, State,
and national coaches to achieve that goal,”
Vicki said.
For Brad Mason, selection in 2011 will see
him become a three-time Australian representative, something never before achieved by an
Academy athlete.
“Brad, without a doubt, has been the Academy’s most successful athlete in recent times,”
Vicki said. “His dedication to the sport, and the
amount of work he puts in, is a testament to
him.
“It’s also something that’s helped motivate
others in the program, who have been able to
see first-hand the pathways available.”
Vicki also had high praise for Ashby Smith,
saying the youngster had a great chance of being selected.
“In my opinion he’s one of, if not the best
setter this region has ever produced,” she said.
“I think all of our athletes will do well if they

perform at their best, and even if they aren’t
selected, the experience itself will be highly
beneficial.”
All five athletes will head to their respective selection camps this Sunday, returning to
Mildura in a week’s time.

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Three generations of the Mills
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the rider at rear of field after a set
amount of laps eliminated, with
the race to continue until only one
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Former Aussie Rules star Nathan Thompson is a man who at 196cm looks untouchable. He’s fit, strong, and looks like a
bloke on top of the world. And while that may be true now, it wasn’t the case six years ago, when Thompson was battling
what he describes as “a silent killer” – depression. The former AFL champion was in Mildura last week to address local
table grape growers about the illness, recounting his story…

Surviving dark times
FORMER
Australian
Football
League star Nathan Thompson
can clearly remember the moment
when depression almost cost him
not just his career – but his life.
Addressing members of the
Sunraysia Table Grape Growers
Association at the Midway Centre
last Sunday, Thompson – who is an
ambassador for beyondblue (Australia’s leading initiative on depression) – was special guest at the
group’s annual Christmas party.
The room of close to 240 sat attentive as Thompson, who battled

and there to retire from the game.”
Thompson said he remembered sitting down with coach Peter Schwab immediately following
what he now describes as a ‘panic
attack,’ and informing him that he
was resigning.
“I was a complete mess,” he
said. “I was crying, sobbing, and
just wanted out.
“I can only imagine what Schwaby was thinking looking at this big
bloke sobbing like a child.”
Schwab, seeing the distress of
his star player – and friend – did

pening to me.
“I can stand here today and
admit that at times I would come
home from a game, look in the
mirror, and not like what was staring back at me.
“There were times when I would
run onto a football field, and wish
with everything I had that I’d pull
a hamstring, or break my leg…
anything so that I wouldn’t have to
play and deal with the pressures of
AFL footy.
“At times, when I was at my
lowest, I contemplated ending it

“There were times when I would run onto a football field, and wish with
everything I had that I’d pull a hamstring, or break my leg… anything so that
I wouldn’t have to play and deal with the pressures of AFL footy.” – Nathan
Thompson, former AFL player.
depression for the majority of his
career, retold the story of how he
reached breaking point.
The year was 2004, and the
then Hawthorn Football Club vicecaptain was preparing for a game.
“I remember just sitting there,
and not being able to move, not
being able to think,” he told the
crowd. “And that’s when I suffered a complete breakdown, I just
broke into tears, and wanted then

all – there were times when suicide
definitely crossed my mind.
“As an elite athlete – a footballer – you believe that you’re
supposed to be impervious to this
sort of thing, but I can guarantee
you depression is an illness like
any other, and it’s a silent killer.”
It was also in 2004 that Thompson finally admitted to his family,
his football club, and to the world,
that he was battling depression.

what anyone would do, he simply asked Thompson what was
wrong.
“And that was the moment
when I first told someone I had a
problem, that I was suffering depression, “ Thompson said. “And it
was a turning point in my life.
“For years I’d been ashamed
of how I was feeling, ashamed to
tell anyone – not even my family
or close friends – what was hap-

• A MAN AMONGST MEN: Former AFL footballer Nathan Thompson was the special guest of the Sunraysia
Table Grape Growers Association last weekend, in town discussing his battle with depression. Nathan is pictured
with STGGA members ABOVE, and addressing the crowd, TOP.

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“It allowed me to get the help I
needed,” he said. “And took a big
weight off my shoulders.
“What amazed me the most
was the overwhelming support I
received from not just my family,
friends, and the football club, but
the wider community.”
Thompson said that after his
admission he then got the help he
needed, and went on to enjoy the
best two years of his career at the
North Melbourne Football Club.
“I felt like I needed a fresh
start,” he said. “I was on medication, I was feeling better, and
things were finally starting to turn
around.”
It’s a story Thompson hopes
will help raise awareness amongst
others, promoting the message
that depression can strike anyone,
anywhere.
“I’m not going to stand up here
and tell you how to farm, because
I wouldn’t have a clue,” he told the
crowd.
“What I can tell you is that if
times are tough, and you are feeling a certain way, then the worse
thing you can do is keep those feelings to yourself.
“Talk to your families, talk to
your mates, and most importantly
see your doctor.”
Sunraysia Table Grape Growers
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mark amongst growers.
“It was absolutely fantastic,” he

said. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen
that many people just sit and listen
to one man’s story.
“The messages he had are all
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the moment, and I’ve heard nothing but positive comments from
those who were there.”
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He was a legend at the Carlton Football Club in the 1950s and early 60s, winning a Brownlow and three club
best and fairests. Robinvale lured the champion to the Eagles nest in 1964, in a move that still has benefits for
the team, and the town. His death this week will be felt by many...

Footy world mourns loss
of John James

• FLEET OF FOOT: In typical fashion, and with socks
down a la Sergio Silvani style, John James heads from
the back line in full attack mode for his beloved Blues.

THE football world is in mourning
this week at the loss of one of the
game’s all-time greats – Brownlow
medallist John James.
Robinvale’s favourite son passed
away at the age of 76 from the aftereffects of a stroke, suffered last week
at his home.
A three-time winner of Carlton’s best and fairest, James injected
new life into the Sunraysia Football
League when he took over the reins
of Robinvale in the early 1960’s.
Former team-mate, businessman and long-time councillor for
Robinvale, John Katis, this week remembered a gentleman, on and off
the field.
“He was highly regarded as a
teacher, as a footballer, as a coach
and mentor, and as a family man,”
John said.
“News of his stroke and death
has been a shock to this close-knit
community. He was a fantastic bloke
who always had time for people. He
wasn’t one to big-note about his
sporting deeds of the past, and was
a brilliant motivator for the Eagles.”
John said that James had been
thrilled with Robinvale’s premiership of 2010 after the disappointments of runner-up positions for
the previous two years.
“He is a dead-set legend in the

Sunraysia’s best vie
for Australian selection
THE Sunraysia Academy
of Sport’s Dunning Classic
Homes Volleyball Program
has received a major boost
this week, with three of its
coaches, and five athletes, invited to attend the Australian
Volleyball Federation’s 2010
National Junior Men and
Women’s selection training
camps.
The coaches in question
include father and son combination Allan and Brad Hassell, and the Academy’s new
Horsham Volleyball Program
head David Berry.

• Ashby Smith
Allan will travel to Moe
to take part in the National
Junior Women’s camp, while
Brad and David will head to
Bendigo for the Junior Men’s
camp.
In addition to the large
contingent of local coaches,
five athletes will also have the
chance to attend the camp,
with Cara Meyer, Amy Mann,
Brad Mason, Adrian Fox and
Ashby Smith all selected.
Sunraysia’s
significant

inclusion in both camps is a
big win according to Sunraysia Academy of Sport co-ordinator Vicki Telfer, who said
the inclusion of the group’s
coaches was a particular highlight.
“What most people don’t
know is that only three coaches from each State are nominated to attend these camps,”
she said.
“So for all three of Victoria’s nominations to come
from Sunraysia is significant,
and probably highlights how
far our Volleyball Academy
has come in recent years, and
how it’s regarded at the highest level.”
Vicki said all local volleyball academy participants
were set to benefit from Allan,
Brad and David’s selection.
“All three of these coaches
will have the chance to learn
the most up-to-date coaching techniques and modules,
which they can then implement here in Sunraysia,” she
said.
“It’s certainly a win-win
for everyone involved in the
local volleyball scene, and for
our younger volleyball athletes.”
Vicki said the number of
athletes selected to train for
national spots was also a great
achievement.
“Each of these athletes
– with the exception of Brad
Mason – will be attending
their second consecutive national camp,” she said.
“Again it’s a great indication of how successful our

Robinvale area,” John said. “And
not just here…I am sure there are
many former players with Carlton,
and many supporters, who will remember John with great fondness,
and I am sure this will be reflected
at his funeral.”
John James played a total of 195
games for the Blues, after making
his debut in 1953. He was recruited
from St Patrick’s College in Ballarat
as a forward, but after managing just
eight goals and 43 behinds in his
first year, was ‘banished’ to the back
line, where he blossomed into one
of the best defenders in the league.
At 5ft 8 ½ inches tall and tipping the scales at 12 stone, James
was one of the smallest players ever
to pull on the boots in the Victorian
Football League. He was also one
of the most talented, and when his
Melbourne career was over, he was
quickly snapped up by Robinvale.
John and his wife Maureen and
family made that close-knit fruit
growing community the family
home, raising three boys and three
girls, and giving freely to the town
through a 35-year teaching career
and as a fruit grower, as well as making his mark in sport.
In an interview with the Mildura
Weekly three years ago, James said
he got his start thanks to college

footy in Ballarat. He barracked for
Collingwood, but it was the Tigers
and the Blues who sent their scouts
to the mining city to see this talented footballer.
James normally played at
centre-half-back, but in one game
they changed him from centrehalf-forward to full forward, where
he kicked a staggering 35 goals in
one game. Brian Gleeson, another
Carlton great, was also in the team,
which kicked the record score of
48.35 (323) that day.
Carlton snapped him up, and so
began a career that put him among
the greatest-ever players ever to pull
on a boot with the Blues, saw him
‘destroy’ taller and more fancie opponents, and which won him the
role on a half-back flank in Carlton’s Team of The Century.
He played 196 games for the
Blues, but night and interstate
games took his tally past the 230
mark. Carlton fans loved his style
of play, scrupulously fair, backing
himself to run off opponents, then
kicking long to position. His win in
the Brownlow Medal in 1961, with
21 votes, was only the second-ever
by a Carlton player.
• Continued Page 75

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volleyball program has become, with more locals being
noticed at the State and national level.
“It’s also fantastic for our
young volleyballers to see that
their hard work and commitment can lead to a future in
the sport.

• Brad Mason
“Hopefully all five of our
athletes can perform well, incorporate what they’ve learned
from last year’s camps, and
take the next step toward representing their country.”
The camp, while important for all local athletes, will
hold special significance for
Cara Meyer, who last year
only narrowly missed out on
a playing spot with the national squad.
While she was named
a member of Australia’s extended group, Cara unfortunately didn’t get the chance to
pull on the green and gold in
2010.
• Continued Page 75

Trifecta of sporting royalty
en route to Mildura
MILDURA will play host to sporting
royalty this weekend, with three of
Australia’s – and one of the world’s –
biggest names to appear at functions.
Former Australian Football League
superstars Shane Crawford and Doug
Hawkins will headline a sportsman
night at The Setts Bar and Function
Centre tomorrow, while English cricketing legend, Sir Ian Botham, will be
the special guest at a luncheon at the
Mildura Club today.
Mildura’s Gavin Hogg – a wine
producer and former district cricketer
of note now living near Penola in SA
– is responsible for getting the cricketing legend to the region, after he was
asked if he knew anyone who could
entertain at a pre-Christmas function
at the Club.
‘Hoggy’ had gotten to know many
members of visiting English cricket
teams at traditional Aussie barbecues
over the past 30 years, and among
those with whom he was acquainted
was Graham Gooch, Ian Botham and
David Gower.
At one stage, while in the United
Kingdom on business in 2007, ‘Hoggy’ was even invited by Gooch to join
him for some BBC radio commentary
for one of the Tests of the day.
Botham, as it happens, is in Australia on assignment with the visiting
English team, and when a representative of the Mildura Club rang his
manager to ask the favour on behalf
of Gavin, he was only too happy to
oblige.
Gavin, in Mildura bottling another selection of his ‘Hoggies’ brand
of wines, will be among 170 guests at
today’s luncheon, after which Botham will fly out to Perth for his next
engagement.
Brad Fox from the Mildura Club
said Botham had attracted a full
house, with the luncheon sold out
within days of it being organised.
Tickets were $150 a head.
A former Test captain, Botham
made his name in the sport as an allrounder, amassing 14 centuries and
383 wickets at Test level.
While considered a controversial player both on and off the field,
Botham’s talent led him to claiming a
number of Test records.
He still holds the record for the
highest number of wickets taken by
an English bowler in Test matches,
and also boasts an induction into the
International Cricket Council’s Hall
of Fame.
Botham made his Test debut on
July 28, 1977 in the third Ashes Test
against Australia, finishing with career figures of 5200 runs at an average
of 33.54, and 383 wickets, while also

• LIVING LEGENDS: Sporting superstars Sir Ian Botham, pictured BELOW LEFT and in action ABOVE,
Shane Crawford, ABOVE RIGHT, and Doug Hawkins, pictured BELOW RIGHT on the cover of his
autobiography, will all visit Mildura this weekend.
holding a number of Test records as an
all-rounder, including being the fastest (in terms of matches) to achieve
the ‘doubles’ of 1000 runs and 100
wickets, 2000 runs and 200 wickets,
and 3000 runs and 300 wickets.
He is recognised as one of England’s greatest Test players, captaining
the side for 12 Tests between 1980
and 1981, and it was during that time
that Botham produced arguably his
greatest performances in an Ashes
series.
After resigning from the captaincy
after a loss and a draw in the first two

Tests of the 1981 Ashes series, Botham
went to the third Test at Headingley
with nothing to lose.
Australia won the toss and elected
to bat, declaring after tea on the second day with a total of 9/401 – Botham took 6/95.
The next day was a disaster for
England, with Graham Gooch out
in the first over of the day, and Geoff
Boycott and Mike Brearley also out
before lunch.
None of the other English batsmen got going, with the exception of
Botham, who top-scored with 50.
England were all out in the third
session for 174, with Australia enforcing the follow-on. The Aussies piled
on the pressure in the second innings,
with Gooch out for 0, and England
struggling to 1/6 by the third day’s
end – still 221 behind.
The following morning saw Brearley, then David Gower and Mike Gatting fall cheaply, with England 4/41.
By the time Botham strode out to the
crease, England were in deep trouble
at 5/105.
Matters didn’t improve as first
Geoff Boycott, and then Bob Taylor,
were soon dismissed, with England
7/135 and headed towards defeat.
However with support from Dilley (56) and Chris Old (29), Botham
hit out and by the close of play was
145 not out, with England leading by
124 runs.

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On the final day’s play there was
time for just four more runs from
Botham, before number eleven batsmen Bob Willis fell.
It was again Botham who helped
lift the English bowling ranks, taking
the first wicket of Australia’s second
innings – Australia was eventually all
out for just 111.
Botham went on to find good
form with both bat and ball, helping
England win the 1981 Ashes series
3-1. He was also named man of the
series, scoring 399 runs and taking 34
wickets.

And while ‘Beefy’ will entertain
guests today, home-grown sporting stars Shane Crawford and Doug
Hawkins will address audiences at
The Setts tomorrow night from 6pm,
with the pair to talk about their careers, and life after footy.
Originally selected by the Hawthorn Football Club with Pick 13 in
the 1991 AFL National Draft, Crawford went on to play more than 300
games for the Hawks.
He is a four-time All-Australian
player, former Hawks captain, and in
1999 won both the Brownlow Medal
and the Leigh Matthews Trophy for
Most Valuable Player.
He has won four Hawthorn best
and fairest awards (1998, 1999,
2002, 2003), and was a member of
Hawthorn’s 2008 premiership side.
And while known for his achievements and accolades on the football
field, and for being a larrikin on
Channel Nine’s ‘The Footy Show,’
it all pales by comparison to the
daunting task Crawford undertook
earlier this year.
Departing Rundle Mall in Adelaide on September 16, 2010, Crawford completed an inspirational 780
kilometre run to Melbourne, all in
an effort to raise awareness for breast
cancer.
He took a total of 11 days to complete the run, arriving at Channel 9’s
Footy Show where the panel and
crowd greeted him. He managed to
raise nearly $500,000 for the Breast
Cancer Network of Australia in the
process.
‘Crawf’s’ host for the evening,
Doug Hawkins, is also a well-loved
footy personality, and fellow champion of the game.
Boasting an incredible career that
ran from 1978 to 1995, and included
350 games and 227 goals, Hawkins
was named a member of the Western
Bulldogs ‘Team of the Century’.
Tickets for the night are available
from The Setts for $20, with finger
food to be included, and memorabilia to be auctioned off on the
night.
More information is available by
contacting 5024 0474.

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Diving
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More than 50
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Spectators are
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The football community is in mourning as...

We lose
a legend
â&#x20AC;˘ VALE JOHN JAMES: The Robinvale community has
lost one of its heroes with the death this week of John
James at the age of 76. James made his name with
Carlton, where he won three best and fairests and a
Brownlow, and was named in the Team of the Century.
He was also revered at Robinvale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; See Page 77.

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